Author Archives: Parish Church of St Mark, Chadderton

One of the most important periods of Church history is what’s known as the Patristic Age, or the Age of the Church Fathers. This began in the late 1st Century, with the immediate successors to the Apostles, and is generally though to have lasted until the late 8th Century and the Second Council of NicaeaContinue reading “Sixth Sunday of Easter 17th May, 2020”

One of the questions I’m asked from time to time, and have been since I was ordained, is whether I’m a vicar or a priest? Actually, since I was inducted as the incumbent of St Mark’s and St Gabriel’s, I’ve been both! But, have you ever wondered what the difference is? For many people, theContinue reading “Fifth Sunday of Easter 10th May, 2020”