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Archbishop joins 7,000 people in the sunshine in Exeter
More than 7,000 people attended a day of celebrations in the sunshine in Exeter at the end of June to celebrate the 1100th anniversary of the Church of England in Devon.

The Archbishop of Canterbury travelled to the county for the weekend to join in the festivities.

Events kicked off with Nightchurch in Exeter Cathedral on Friday night, when more than 1,000 young people from across Devon joi... More >

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Bishop & Clergy > The Bishop of Exeter
Profile of the Rt Revd Michael Langrish and his personal staff team, along with his recent articles, letters and public presentations. Related pages: The Bishop's Staff Team, Information About the Diocese.
PROFILE: The Rt Revd Michael Langrish, Bishop of Exeter
The Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Exeter: The Right Reverend Michael Laurence Langrish, DD, BSocSc,MA Consecrated 1993, Translated 2000. The Pala ... more >
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Bishop Michael's Personal Staff
The Bishop's ministry in the Diocese and beyond is enabled by his personal staff team, each of whom has particular responsibilities. The Bishop's C ... more >
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Episcopal Visitations Address 2009
Bishop Michael's Address at the 2009 Episcopal Visitation Services is available for download ... more >
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Two roads - Diocesan Synod Presidential Address March 09
As we meet here today, as a Synod which is charged with furthering the Mission and Ministry of The Diocese of Exeter, we too perhaps find ourselves at ... more >
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Unveiling of Memorial Plaque at St Luke's College, Exeter
On Saturday 18th October, Bishop Michael unveiled a memorial plaque at the St Luke's Campus of Exeter University, the former Church of England St Luke ... more >
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Presidential Address: Diocesan Synod: Saturday 11 October 2008
Diocesan Synod Presidential Address 11th October 2008 There is an ancient Chinese curse which goes: ‘May you live in interesting times’. Especially ... more >
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Housing and Regeneration Bill - Bishop Michael in the House of Lo
The Bishop of Exeter, the Rt Revd Michael Langrish, spoke yesterday (23 June) in support of an amendment to the Housing and Regeneration Bill (Committ ... more >
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Golden Jubilee of the Mary Harris Memorial Chapel (University of
A Sermon preached by the Rt Revd Michael Langrish, Bishop Of Exeter at a Eucharist to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Mary Harris Memorial Chapel in ... more >
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Lords: teaching training; pensions bill
The Bishop of Exeter the Rt Revd Michael Langrish asked yesterday (June 17)if there was adequate provision in Higher Education institutions to train & ... more >
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Canon Theologian and Lay Canons
On Tuesday 6th May, Bishop Michael installed the first Canon Theologian and Lay Canons at Exeter Cathedral. The photograph shows, left to right, Can ... more >
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Bishop of Exeter in the House of Lords: OECD
The Bishop of Exeter the Rt Revd Michael Langrish asked a supplementary to an oral question yesterday (Thursday May 8) on supporting the work of the O ... more >
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Chrism Mass Address - 20th March 2008
In his address to Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Readers and all others who had come to Exeter Cathedral to renew their ministerial vows, Bishop Michael s ... more >
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Presidential Address: Diocesan Synod: 15th March 2008
As I stand here today I am very much aware of the fact that many of you will already have heard me speak at length (three hours in total) over the cou ... more >
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Outbreak of avian influenza
12 November: Defra have confirmed an outbreak of avian influenza on a turkey farm near Diss on the Norfolk / Suffolk border. Preliminary results were ... more >
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Bishop Speaks out on Fairtrade for British Farms
The Bishop of Exeter has spoken out about Fair Trade for Britsih Farmers and the ways in which the pursuit of cheap food coupled with the buying power ... more >
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Bishop opens recycling exhibition
On Saturday 22nd September, Bishop Michael opened the recycling exhibition at Ottery St Mary. Commenting on the event, Bishop Michael said, “Christ ... more >
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Bishop Dedicates St Peter's School Chapel
On 29th June, Bishop Michael dedicated the Chapel and Stained Glass windows at St Peter's Church of England (Aided) Secondary School in Exeter. ... more >
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Report calls for new agenda for rural assets and services
A new report today calls for more rural communities to take control of their own local assets and services. The Carnegie Commission for Rural Communit ... more >
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Bishop's Visit to Jerusalem
During Easter week, Bishop Michael travelled to Jerusalem to represent Th Archbishop of Canterbury at the installation of Rt Revd Suheil Duwani as the ... more >
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Licensing of Assistant Bishops
On Tuesday 17th April, Bishop Michael licensed two Assistant Bishops in the Diocese. Bishop James Mason, formerly a Bishop in Melanesia and currentl ... more >
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Diocesan Synod Presidential Address 31st March 2007
Unusually, I begin with a text today: Jeremiah 6/16 ‘These are the words of the Lord: “Take your stand and watch at the crossroads; enquire about the ... more >
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Mothers Union Service
At a service held in Exeter Cathedral on 21st March, the Bishop of Exeter admitted Mary Steer as the new Diocesan President of The Mothers' Union and ... more >
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Rural Post Offices
Commenting on the proposals to close up to 10,000 rural Post Offices, Michael Langrish, The Bishop of Exeter said: “This proposal is ill thought ou ... more >
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Bishop Michael's sermon at Exeter Diocesan Synod, 14 October 2006
Please click on the link to download Bishop Michael's sermon ... more >
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Admission and Licensing of Readers, 30 September 2006
Follow the link to download a copy of Bishop's Michael's sermon ... more >
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Doctorate of Divinity for Exeter's Bishop
The University of Birmingham has awarded a Doctorate of Divinity (DD) to The Rt Revd Michael Langrish, Bishop of Exeter. This will be conferred on Wed ... more >
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Clergy Discipline Measure
The Church of England has a leaflet which describes how to make a formal complaint about a member of the clergy. The leaflet can be downloaded here ... more >
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House of Lords - Common Agricultural Policy
Rt Revd Michael Langrish, The Bishop of Exeter, asked a question in a debate on the Common Agricultural Policy: Single Farm Payments, in the House of ... more >
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Memorial Service for The Revd Arthur Parsons
An Address given by the Bishop of Exeter at the Memorial Service for the Revd Arthur Parsons - Painter and Priest 29th June 2006. Ever since comin ... more >
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House of Lords - Common Agricultural Policy
Rt Revd Michael Langrish, The Bishop of Exeter, asked a question regarding payments made under the Common Agricultural Policy (Single Farm Payments) i ... more >
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Some Reflections offered to the House of Bishops of ECUSA
From the Bishop of Exeter: "The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in America invited the Archbishop of Canterbury to send an English Bish ... more >
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House of Lords debate on the Israel and Palestine Road Map
Rt Revd Michael Langrish, The Bishop of Exeter, took part in a debate in the Lords on the Israel and Palestine Road Map on Wednesday (1st March). L ... more >
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House of Lords - speech on Natural Environment & Rural Communitie
Rt Revd Michael Langrish, The Bishop of Exeter, took part in a debate on the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill in the Lords on Wednesday ... more >
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National Offender Management Service - House of Lords debate 12/1
The Lord Bishop of Exeter: My Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Gibson of Market Rasen, for giving us an opportunity to debate the major cha ... more >
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Religious Freedom - House of Lords debate, 11 January 2006
Rt Revd Michael Langrish, The Bishop of Exeter, took part in a debate on Religious Freedom in the Lords on Wednesday (11th January). The Bishop’s q ... more >
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Bishop of Exeter's maiden speech to the House of Lords
The Bishop of Exeter, The Rt Revd Michael Langrish, made his maiden speech in the House of Lords yesterday (7 November). He was speaking during the de ... more >
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Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod, 15 October 2005
"I have been asked by Bishop’s Council to use my Presidential address to you today to explore some of the theological issues relating to the ordinatio ... more >
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Statement from the Devon Church Leaders on London bombings
We are appalled at the devastation caused by these attacks, particularly following yesterday’s announcement that London will host the 2012 Olympic gam ... more >
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Mission in Partnership: Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod
‘In this address I want to talk about three features of Anglicanism; its capacity to use affection and friendship creatively; its ability to value div ... more >
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A Pastoral Letter from the Bishop of Exeter: 8th May 2005
A PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE BISHOP OF EXETER TO BE READ IN CHURCHES ON SUNDAY 8th MAY 2005 (7th SUNDAY OF EASTER) Nearly a year ago Diocesan Syno ... more >
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Tribute to Pope John-Paul II
It is with sadness that I have received the news of the death of Pope John Paul II, but I join with millions in giving thanks for the life and ministr ... more >
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Comment: Bishop of Plymouth to Retire
It is with great sadness that I have to confirm that the Bishop of Plymouth, the Rt Revd John Garton, has confirmed to me that he will be taking early ... more >
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+Michael's Sermon: 2004 Chrism Eucharist
Chrism Eucharist 2005 Lk 19/41-end Jesus cleanses the Temple. That story is one of the few that is common to all four gospels, although John has it ... more >
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Article: From Devon to Senegal via God's Kingdom
At the end of this month I shall spend a week in Senegal on behalf of Christian Aid. Located in the westernmost part of Africa, Senegal has over 400 ... more >
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