Archaeologists working on the redevelopment of a burned out Blackburn church as a £3.75million new innovation hub have been put on alert for ...

A renewal programme for the Church of England in East Lancashire has been expanded for 2025 as part of a £25.5 million initiative. Last June Blackburn Diocese was awarded a huge cash injection by ...

The Archdeacon of Blackburn said it has been a 'privilege' to serve the church community as he announces his retirement from the role. Mark Ireland has held the position since February 2016 ...

He served in parishes in Blackburn, Lancaster and Accrington, before moving to Lichfield Diocese as Diocesan Missioner and then a Vicar in Telford. Archdeacon Mark and Gill Ireland He is co-author ...

Archdeacon Ireland trained for ministry at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, and was ordained priest in 1985. He served two curacies in Blackburn diocese, before holding incumbencies in both Blackburn and ...