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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Early night is needed tonight as tomorrow is the big day! Here is the 126km route, the stop locations and timings. You are welcome to join in at the stops for prayer and don’t forget to donate: 🚴 givealittle.co/c/61G7JuvCf0... #pedalalong2025 @bdbofe.bsky.social @blackburndiocese.bsky.social

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

The Pedal Along is THIS FRIDAY. We're not sure if Bishop Philip is ready for the 126KM cycle but whatever the day brings, make sure you are following along. If you haven't donated yet; there is a new way to give: bit.ly/4qd1E1C%F0%9... @cofelancs.bsky.social @bdbofe.bsky.social #pedalalong2025

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Getting a training cycle in ready for the pedal-along on FRIDAY. You can sponsor me here: www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-... #harvestappeal2025 #pedalalong2025

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Terrific evening @blackburncathedral.com @blackburndiocese.bsky.social for the Lord's Prayer Tour. 'IN earth as it is in heaven,' we prayed under the earth! #faithinthenorth @archbishopofyork.org

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

🚲Training for the Pedal Along, which is on 17th Oct and is part of our effort to raise funds for the Harvest Appeal. This year the money is going to be supporting the Diocese of Free State in South Africa. Find out how you can get involved. 🚵 #harvestappeal2025

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Statement on the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

What terrible news about the attack on a synagogue in Manchester. Prayers for all now living with fear and especially the Jewish community. We must actively seek out ways to bring peace and harmony back to our neighbourhoods.

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Delighted to introduce Doctor: a 21 year old spectacularly grumpy, self assured cat, who is a new addition at Bishop’s House. #BishopCat

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Looking forward to the launch event tonight. #Hope4Accrington This is not just about buildings or strategy. It’s about people meeting Jesus and discovering the difference He makes. @blackburndiocese.bsky.social @churchofengland.org

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

For this year's Harvest Appeal I'm embarking on an 124km bike ride, more details here: www.blackburn.anglican.org/news/1057/bi...

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Thanks to Edencroft Kennels for helping me to overcome a lifetime of dog phobia!

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Bishop Philip had the joy of licensing Rev Andy Meeson as his new Chaplain today at Whalley Abbey. The Bishop’s House team were there to celebrate too.

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Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education @bdbofe.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

The Ignite Project officially launched yesterday, as we welcomed our first cohort for worship, prayer and workshops before commissioning them out into their ministry! Find out more: bdeducation.org.uk/ignite-proje... @bpblackburn.bsky.social @blackburndiocese.bsky.social

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Bishop Aboard and managed not to crash it. There’s a free Open Afternoon including craft activities and games planned for Saturday 9th August 2-4pm and all are welcome to come aboard the boat “10,000 Reasons” at Finsley Gate Wharf.

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Commissioning of Fr. Donald Carey as The MU Diocesan Chaplain.

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Events at Bishop’s House sometimes look like this and it brings joy. 🎉

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Last week I spent the day in Accrington Deanery visiting various school and meeting with the Deanery Chapter.

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Here are some highlights from the ‘Confirmed’ filming day today! Amazing day with some wonderful young people and a great team.

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Staff Eucharist in the garden at Bishop’s House today. A great day for it. ☀️☀️☀️

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Here they are! Our official picture of all this year’s ordinands with Bishop Philip, Bishop Jill and Bishop Joe; taken yesterday at Whalley Abbey. Please be praying for them all at this time. #newrevs #ordination Pic: Sara Cuff for Blackburn Diocese

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

We are looking for the next Archdeacon of Blackburn - someone who can work as part of a team to renew parish life, support clergy and lay leaders and use the critical role of Archdeacon to grow the Church. www.cofepathways.org/members/modu...

cofepathways.org

Church Of England - Archdeacon of Blackburn

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Next stop is the University of Cumbria for a tour and to meet with Chaplain Rev Clare Shepherd, preside at Holy Communion and lunch with deanery chapter. #lancasterandmorecambedeaneryday

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

On to Royal Lancaster Infirmary to meet Hospital Chaplains Rev Ian Dewar and Rev Amy Bland. #lancasterandmorecambedeaneryday

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Spending the day in Lancaster and Morecambe Deanery today. So far had breakfast with Area Dean Rev Craig Abbott, visited a school, and now at Lancaster University Chaplaincy meeting Chaplains: Rev John Rogers, rev Matt Guilder and, Canon Michael Docherty. #lancasterandmorecambedeaneryday

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Incessant Rain? Pah! Wind? Who cares! Thunder? What’s that? Nothing. Stops. The. @blackburndiocese.bsky.social Clergy Family Fun day!

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

90 young people from across Lancashire came together for four days of faith, fun and reflection at Borwick Hall as part of our annual youth holiday, led by @bpblackburn.bsky.social More info, inc pics: loom.ly/rq-BCyw

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

The Half Night of Prayer is on this Friday, June 6th, from 7pm to 11pm at St Thomas' Church, Lancaster, we will be praying for growth and renewal across our diocese. All are welcome #HalfNightOfPrayer #YearOfPrayer

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

The next Bishop of Doncaster will be the Rev. Leah Vasey-Saunders, current Vicar of Lancaster @LancasterPriory. Wishing her all the best ✝️ Live announcement here: loom.ly/Dx6A8WA More info here: loom.ly/ZnHE47g 📸 @dioceseofsheffield @thechurchofengland

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Youth holiday starts today, please be praying for the 90 young people and 12 leaders learning about prayer at Borwick Hall.

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Please remember in prayer my father, John North, who died peacefully on Sunday. A brilliant historian and someone who lived life colourfully and to the full. May he rest in peace.

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Later today a Granada Reports TV crew is due to visit Hoddleston St Paul's CofE School during their VE Day-themed afternoon tea; one of many of our church schools holding events today to mark VE Day 80. Read more here: bit.ly/42Ggyns #VEday80 #HoddlestonStPauls

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

With The Vision and Strategy Team spending a Day of Prayer today on Holy Island led by The Reverend Canon Dr Sarah Hills finding space for corporate and private prayer.

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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 21/04/2025

A prayer following the death of Pope Francis. 🙏

A prayer for Pope Francis, on a black background with graphics of a cross and a candle.

Father in heaven, we praise your name
for all who have finished
this life loving and trusting you,
for the example of their lives,
the life and grace you gave them
and the peace in which they rest.
We praise you today for your servant Francis
and for all that you did through him.
Meet us in our sadness
and fill our hearts with praise and thanksgiving,
for the sake of our risen Lord, Jesus Christ.

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

It seems fitting that a man who taught the world about mercy should die in Easter Week. Pope Francis was a fearless voice for justice and for the world’s poorest and most vulnerable. May he rest in peace.

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Getting ready for the Cathedral Choristers Annual Easter Egg Hunt 🐣

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Please pray for the people of St James Leyland @blackburndiocese.bsky.social following an appalling graffiti attack on their church building. I’m grateful to the Lancashire police for treating this serious incident for what it is - a hate crime.

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Watch the full Easter Message here: youtu.be/sh1UOrZhNqQ?...

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Filming at Bishop’s House today with Rev Chris Krawiec and Jim Cooke for a Morecambe Parish Church Rooted episode. The discussion was based on Mark 16 and will be broadcast on Easter Sunday via the Morecambe Parish Church website.

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Bishop Philip North is calling on all parishes and schools in Lancashire to pray for South Sudan following new unrest: loom.ly/Y4kBxD0 Let’s join in prayer for peace, protection for Bishop Joseph, and the people of South Sudan. #PrayForSouthSudan #LancashirePrays

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Bishop Philip had a wonderful time leading the Eucharist service St Michael's High School today. There was also a ceremony for Archbishops’ Award finishers and the blessing of their new facility; the Johnson Centre.

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Archdeacon Mark Ireland will be retiring in a special ceremony. You are all invited to hear him preach for the last time in the Diocese, at a Farewell Service held at Blackburn Cathedral on Sunday, April 6th at 4pm. The event will be live streamed. #blackburncathedral #retirement #service #prayer

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Diocese of Blackburn @blackburndiocese.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

We are currently in the midst of a series of annual Clergy Study Mornings across the diocese, with a continued focus on prayer as part of our Year of Prayer. Clergy arriving here today at @whalleyabbey.bsky.social and catching up as everything is prepared for the clergy study morning.

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Spending much of Ash Wednesday on a Deanery Visit to Leyland. Leading an Ash Wednesday service at Hutton Grammar School and then enjoying lunch and a quiz at St John’s Leyland Wednesday Hub. #Ashwednesday2025

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Fr Soady @frsoady.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Ashing with the boss! @bpblackburn.bsky.social

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Bishop Philip @bpblackburn.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Bishop Philip is spending much of Ash Wednesday on a Deanery Visit to Leyland. Here he is leading collective worship for pupils from Tarleton Holy Trinity School. #ashwednesday2025 ✝

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