Southwell and Nottingham Diocese

The Parish of Wiverton in the Vale is in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, which is one of the 12 dioceses in the Province of York (the other Province in the Church of England being the Province of Canterbury, which comprises 30 dioceses).

Each diocese in the Church of England is headed by a bishop and each province is headed by an archbishop.

The diocesan bishop is the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, the Right Reverend Paul Williams and the suffragan bishop is the Bishop of Sherwood, the Reverend Dr Andrew Emerton.

The archbishop of York is the Most Reverend Stephen Cottrell.

The Diocesan Synod considers matters sent to it from General Synod, deanery synods, PCCs and from individual Diocesan Synod members. It formulates diocesan policy on a wide range of issues, advises the bishop as appropriate, and votes on the funding of stipends, central administration costs, and contributions to the National Church, to be raised from the deaneries. Its role is primarily advisory and consultative. In some ways it is comparable with the House of Commons, as elected representatives engage in public debate.

Documents published by the Diocese can be listed and viewed by clicking here.

Prayer Diary for March 2024

Prayer Diary March 2024 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and ...

Southwell Minster – Cathedral 140

Celebrating 140 years as a cathedral This year, Southwell Minster celebrates 140 years as a cathedral. To mark the occasion, ...

Reflections on faith and ministry – Dean Nicola

February 29th 7.30pm Reflections on faith and ministry - Dean Nicola ST MARY’S, RADCLIFFE NG12 2FD Refreshments from 7pm Come ...

Prayer Diary for February 2024

Prayer Diary February 2024 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.When can I go and meet with God?Psalm ...

Prayer Diary for January 2024

Prayer Diary January 2024 “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star ...

Bishop Paul’s Christmas message 2023 – O Holy Night

‘A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices. For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.’ In his Christmas message, ...

Prayer Diary for December 2023

Prayer Diary December 2023 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth ...

Advent Procession, Southwell – 3 December 2023 – last chance to sign up

Advent Procession, Southwell Minster December 3, 2023 6:30pm – 7:30pm This atmospheric service in Southwell Minster begins in darkness, building ...

From Wellington to Wiverton

A report of the Institution service gets a page of its own on the diocese website! Click here to read ...

Revd David Rowe inducted as new rector – video

8 November 2023 At a joyous service in St Andrews, Langar we celebrated the Institution, Induction and Installation of our ...