News - Diocese of Bristol

Bishop's Letter: Ignorance of the law is no excuseâ€¦.

First published 25th June 2012

In this month's Bishop's Letter, Bishop Mike asks who should be teaching children right from wrong, what they should be teaching, and what part people of faith have to play.

Bishop's letter: Growing the Church ~ From Peru with Love

First published 26th May 2012

This month Bishop Lee describes how the Anglican Church in Peru has been growing and asks what we might learn from them here in the Diocese of Bristol.

Bishop's letter: Redemption and risk

First published 28th March 2012

This month Bishop Lee offers some reflections following his recent accident.Ash Wednesday seems a long time ago.

Bishops thank parishes for "playing their part"

First published 26th March 2012

Bishop Mike and Bishop Lee have written to each parish in the Diocese reflecting on what has been achieved for the Kingdom of God in the last year.

Bishop's letter: Changing seasons through Lent

First published 6th February 2012

This month Bishop Lee invites us to embrace Lent as a time for necessary endings so we can truly experience God's new beginnings.

This is not just about Jimmy Savile and his posthumous reputation

First published 19th October 2011

I must say I have found it very difficult to understand those who call in on radio phone-ins to voice their displeasure at those who have come out and spoken of their abusive experiences in the Jimmy Savile scandal.

Bishop Mike explores Fairtrade in Uganda

First published 6th February 2011

Bishop Mike visited a Ugandan tea plantation to discover what difference Fairtrade might make in developing countries.