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Archdeacon Rich
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Archdeacon of Suffolk
Today we welcomed Bishop Joanne Grenfell to her new diocese.
June 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
It has been great to welcome Archdeacon Sam to @cofesuffolk this week.
June 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Good to be in Lowestoft to celebrate Suffolk Day (part of @dioceseofnorwich.bsky.social is in Suffolk) and delighted to be present as Bishop Martin Seeley was presented with the Suffolk Medal.
June 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Bishop Martin a very worthy recipient of the Suffolk Medal on #SuffolkDay
June 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Great to be with Revd Toby Tate, Jo Stuckey, Manager and team this morning to celebrate the 10th Birthday of The Runway . The Runway is a not-for-profit church coffee shop in the heart of the Martlesham Heath community and is attached to St Michaels Church.
June 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A joy to Institute, Induct and Install the Revd Claire Kiddy as Rector of the Upper Alde Benefice this afternoon at St Michael’s Church Rendham.
June 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
At Holy Trinity Ipswich this afternoon to Commission Tricia, Susan, Julie and Graham as Lay Elders. Thanks to Revd Susan Allison for the welcome. Great to see the ministry team growing across St Helen's, St Luke's, and Holy Trinity Ipswich.
May 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
At St Mary’s Dennington this morning with Revd Claire Kiddy for the 150th Anniversary celebration service of Dennington CofE Primary school. 150 thank yous offered by pupils and staff and a reflection on Psalm 150. Congratulations to all involved.
May 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Great to license four of our Ipswich Pioneers today. Praying for Alicia, Bob, Ali and Sue.
April 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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A prayer following the death of Pope Francis. 🙏
April 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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…and rest.
That is until Easter Songs of Praise at Little Bealings at 4pm (Tea and Scones from 3pm).
Three adults from one family baptised at our main morning service, children made Easter Gardens - some of them very yummy - and the resurrection was proclaimed ✝️
April 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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The Chrism Eucharist in the Cathedral is always a joy. To see the Nave awash with clergy and following, the procession of white robes out to the South Lawn. A delicious Maundy Thursday lunch followed, made and served by Pilgrims' Kitchen. Thank you to all who joined us.
April 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Palm Sunday with Hoxne Benefice and Revd Canon Eleanor Goodison Instituted, Inducted and Installed as Rector.
April 13, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Celebrating Mothering Sunday at St Gregory the Great, Rendlesham this morning with congregations from the Rendlesham cluster in the Wilford Peninsula Team.
March 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
@CofEsuffolk Growing Younger Conference attended by 100+. So grateful to Lucy Moore, Jane Sheat, our mission and ministry team and workshop leaders for their input. A joy to have Sing Praise lead worship to start the conference. Thanks to St Michael’s Framlingham for hosting.
March 9, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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March 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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We welcome and pray for Bishop Graeme as he was publicly commissioned in the Cathedral on Sunday at the inception of his new interim ministry for the diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. Thanks to all who came along to Evensong to celebrate.
March 3, 2025 at 10:51 AM
A wonderful welcome to Revd Charlotte Wallington the new vicar duly instituted, inducted at installed for Wickham Market and Pettistree cum Loudham.
February 27, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Double joy this evening licensing Revd Liz Livey and Revd Peter Livey as Associate Priests at Christ Church Felixstowe. Thank you to all involved.
February 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
With the vibrant congregation at Capel St Mary this morning to license Revd Adrian Waller as Associate Priest for Capel and The Wenhams. Much joy!
February 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Grateful for any able to share this post being advertised as widely as possible. Might it be for someone you know? Will be delighted to welcome a colleague on this adventure with me! #praying #hopeful
Church Of England - Chaplain to the Bishop of Coventry
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February 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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The Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, Rt Revd Martin Seeley, retires this week as a bishop and a Lord Spiritual. He reflects on his time in the diocese and in the Lords in this local news interview. www.eadt.co.uk/news/2494826...

Thank you Bishop Martin for your service. 🙏
Bishop prepares to bow out after decade of devotion and rising congregations
Suffolk's outgoing bishop said he was "overwhelmed" with emotion after his farewell mass at St Edmundsbury Cathedral on February 2.
www.eadt.co.uk
February 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Tower Tours are back on 5 March! Climb to new heights and take in panoramic views of Bury St Edmunds. As you ascend, uncover hidden treasures and fascinating insights into the Cathedral’s past. Just £12.00 per person, for visitors and locals alike! Book via

www.eventbrite.com/e/1234507899...
Tower Tours 2025
Explore the Cathedral from on high! Climb to the top of the Millennium Tower and discover the story of how it was built in the 21st century.
www.eventbrite.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM
At St Michael’s Framlingham this morning to plan the Diocesan Growing Younger Conference that is coming up on 8th March. So grateful to Canon Chris Davey for kindly hosting this event. Have you booked in yet? Visit cofesuffolk.org for more details.
February 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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We have a vacancy for two voluntary roles at the Cathedral; Independent Data Protection Lead and Independent Chair of the Cathedral Safeguarding Committee. If you think you may have the skills to make a difference to the Cathedral, please visit stedscathedral.org/vacancies
February 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM