Downing Street has announced Rt Rev Philip North as the next Bishop of Blackburn. He will succeed Rt Rev Julian Henderson following his retirement last year. Rev Philip, who has been the bishop of ...

Bishop Philip, who is now the Bishop of Blackburn, made the appointment following consultation with a representative group of people from the Diocese before his nomination was approved by the King.

The Bishop of Blackburn has completed 'Harvest Heptathlon' across Lancashire farms to support the harvest appeal. Bishop Philip also wanted to raise awareness of the challenges farmers face by ...

The Right Reverend Philip North, who has chosen not to ordain female priests, was named as the next Bishop of Blackburn on Tuesday. Inclusive Church said Bishop North's views made it "a painful ...

Rt Rev Philip North, Bishop of Blackburn. Bishop Philip said: “Mark’s ministry as Archdeacon of Blackburn has been outstanding. He has played a key role in our strategy to renew parish life and ...

The appointment of the new Bishop of Blackburn has been met with some controversy within the Church due to his views on female ordination, with some groups calling it "deplorable". Rt Rev Philip North ...

The Bishop of Blackburn, Rt Revd Philip North, brought together pupils and staff from 128 primary schools across the diocese to kick off their 'Year of Prayer' programme. The two-day Zoom event ...

The Bishop of Blackburn has embarked on his Harvest Hepthalon The Right Reverend Philip North is visiting several rural venues in one day. 2 mins ...

Archdeacon Mark will preach for the last time in the diocese at a special Farewell Service at Blackburn Cathedral on Sunday, April 6 at 4pm. Everyone is welcome. Mark and his wife Gill will retire to ...

Rt Rev Philip North, Bishop of Blackburn. Bishop Philip said: “Mark’s ministry as Archdeacon of Blackburn has been outstanding. He has played a key role in our strategy to renew parish life ...