Christian Aid Cycle Ride
This year, the parishioners of St Matthew's, St Sidwell's and St Mark's in Exeter are marking Christian Aid week in an unusual way.
Three members of the preaching team in the parishes, the rector Simon Croft and two of the readers, Tina and David Smith, are cycling across Devon in a two-day sponsored ride, on 16th & 17th May. On their way, they plan to stop and pray at the churches they pass o... More >
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.
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >