About Us

The Diocese of Liverpool

The Diocese of Liverpool is an exciting, challenging and stimulating place to be. We serve a wide mix of communities in urban, rural and town parishes. We are innovative, seeking new ways to further God’s mission while respecting cherished traditions.

Our 250 churches are spread across a region that is both rural and urban, stretching from Southport in the North to Widnes in the South, from Liverpool in the West across to Wigan in the East, serving a population of 1.53 million in an area of 389 sq miles. 

The Diocese of Liverpool is working towards a vision set out by Bishop James to see


"a sustainable, led and transforming Christian presence in every community in the diocese to enable all to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God"


to achieve this we want to see:
Healthy churches at the heart of healthy communities
Excellent church schools promoting Christian education
Christian disciples growing in faith, hope and number
Outstanding Christian leaders for today and tomorrow
Vibrant and inclusive mixed economy churches in and from all traditions

 

We have:

2 Bishops – the Bishop of Liverpool and the Bishop of Warrington

c. 250 parishes  - find your local parish here
c. 275 clergy
c. 275 readers
c. 100 retired clergy active in ministry
c. 50,000 church members
c. 120 church schools
c. 30,000 children attending church schools

1 cathedral

1 administrative centre – St James House

The Diocese of Liverpool is one of the 44 Dioceses that make up the Church of England. The Diocese is in the Province of York - overseen by the Archbishop of York.


 

Map of Liverpool Diocese

Looking for more information

To find out more information about any of the topics then follow a link below:

Click here for more information about the Church of England
How do I trace my family history?

How do I grow in faith


What does it mean to be Christian?
How do I pray?

How do I arrange a baptism, wedding or funeral?

How do I get my child baptised?
Can I get married in my local church?
How do I arrange a funeral?


How can I join a church community?

Join a community in the workplace
Find a local church?
Contact a Chaplain


Liverpool Diocesan Registry

One of the Diocesan legal officers is the Diocesan Registrar. You should be able to contact them on 0151 709 2222 on a Wednesday or Thursday.

Cycle of Prayer

Prayer is an important part of the life of the Diocese. You can download our monthly prayer calendars here. 

You may also find the Anglican Communion's Cycle of Prayer useful. You can access it on their website www.anglicancommunion.org/acp/

Access our secure online database

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Clergy and parish officers can access our online directory by following this link
 

Online directory

Our partner dioceses

Liverpool Diocese has a long tradition of strong international links and we currently have ties with the Dioceses of Virginia in the USA and Akure in Nigeria.


Diocese of Virginia
Click here for more details on our links with the Diocese of Virginia
Go to their website


Diocese of Akure
Click here for more details on our links with the Diocese of Akure
Go to their website

Can't find an answer to your question?

We have tried to put as much information on this site as possible. But we may have missed something. If we are not answering your question then contact us

Email stuart.haynes@liverpool.anglican.org