Our diocese is a network of disciples, sharing the message and love of Jesus.
In February 2025, four diocesan roadshows were held across the Diocese of Nottingham, bringing together clergy and parish representatives for prayer, presentations, and open dialogue about our shared future. Almost 300 questions and comments were submitted, covering a very wide range of often complex issues. Since then, the diocesan team and senior clergy have worked to compile, group, and respond to these contributions in a way that is honest, accurate, and accessible. What began as a simple summary has grown into a much larger piece of work than first anticipated. We are now pleased to share the full report, which gives a clear account of the roadshows, the issues raised, and the steps we are taking as we continue our journey towards becoming a more missionary, outward-looking Church.
In our diocese, we want to help our people to become disciples and to equip them to share the love and message of Christ with others.
The word ‘disciple’ means to be a disciplined learner, so to be a disciple of Jesus is to commit to following His teachings and to learn from Him throughout our whole lives. To be a disciple is to commit to a lifelong process of growth.
Through offering our support, we enable our people and our communities to grow, to become missionary, and to thrive. We are working towards all of our churches becoming outward-looking churches.
Everything starts with our personal relationship with Jesus. We offer opportunities for encounter with Jesus through our local schools, parishes and faith communities.
Discipleship means growth. We provide opportunities for spiritual growth at every stage of life.
Supporting our priests and parishes so that they can focus on their mission.
Equipping local leaders with the tools for mission.
Meet our bishop, Bishop Patrick McKinney, the tenth bishop of Nottingham.
The role of the Vicar General is defined in Canon Law as to assist the Bishop in the governance of the whole diocese. In Nottingham diocese there are two Vicars General, Canon Eddy and Canon John, who each have diocesan-wide responsibility for some aspects (such as Canon Eddy on interfaith matters), and who sometimes take the lead on matters in specific parts of the diocese (Canon Eddy in Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Rutland, Canon John in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire).
Together with the Episcopal Vicars and the Chancellor they form the Bishop’s Council; they are also members of the Council of Priests, and liaise regularly with the Deans and clergy in their lead-counties in the diocese.
