News - Diocese of Ely

Announcement: Appointment of the next Bishop of Ely

First published on: 27th January 2026

We are delighted to share the announcement from Downing Street that His Majesty the King has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Sarah Clark, Acting Bishop of Durham and Suffragan Bishop of Jarrow in the Diocese of Durham, for election as Bishop of Ely.

Government Announcement on Funding for Places of Worship

First published on: 26th January 2026

On Thursday 22 January the Government announced a 1.5 billion GBP package of funding for cultural organisations to restore national pride.

Vocations Newsletter

First published on: 15th January 2026

Did you read the special Vocations edition of the Ministry Mailing?

Discovering Chaplaincy

First published on: 15th January 2026

A course for all who are considering school or college chaplaincy.

Support for working with your local school

First published on: 15th January 2026

Would you like to have a conversation about developing closer links between school and church?

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Paediatric First Aid Training Course - 13 May

First published on: 15th January 2026

A one day, level 3, certified emergency paediatric first aid course for those involved in ministry with primary school aged children or younger.

2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

First published on: 12th January 2026

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, takes place from 18 - 25 January 2026 - the octave of St. Peter and St. Paul.

An Advent Sleepout at Ely Cathedral with Bishop Dagmar

First published on: 16th January 2026

Cathedral staff and clergy, Bishop Dagmar, and her lurcher, Tilda, took part in the Advent Sleepout on Friday 12 December, along with members of the public.