Dean of Wakefield - part of the great team at @WakeCathedral @LeedsCofE, sharing Christian faith and serving local communities in wonderful West Yorkshire
Wakefield, UK
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Praying especially for Bishop @toby_howarth and his family as he becomes the second Bishop of @LeedsCofE this week and prepares to be installed in @WakeCathedral, @Bfdcathedral, and @riponcathedral in the new year
There's a place for everyone at God's table.
As part of the @LeedsCofE's Week of Prayer, Dean Philip (@pphobday) reflects on the Cathedral's special seat, the cathedra, as we prepare to welcome Bishop Toby.
🙏 #WeekOfPrayer #WakefieldCathedral #DioceseofLeeds
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Taking care of ourselves and each other matters.
In his latest Pilgrim’s Progress column, Dean Philip (@pphobday), reflects on wellbeing, compassion and the power of community.
Read more 👇
wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/…
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A privilege to host the @MothersUnion 150th Anniversary Celebration and commissioning of the Diocesan President today for @LeedsCofE.
Celebrating generations of prayer & service, with thanks to Bishop Smitha for presiding and Bishop Malcolm for preaching.
Wonderful to have our Bishop @toby_howarth @LeedsCofE with us at @WakeCathedral and to join the celebrations of @WTrinityRL’s triumph! A great day for #Wakefield!
A city full of pride ❤️🤍💙
Recorded at yesterday’s #Evensong, @toby_howarth, Bishop-elect of Leeds, & our Dean, @pphobday, share their congratulations with @WTrinityRL following their historic victory.
“A huge congratulations -not just for the team, but for the whole city.” 🏆
As they did last time, the bells of @WakeCathedral ring out to celebrate the success of @WTrinityRL!
And to round off a very full day we welcomed Sam Crook and our Bishop-elect @toby_howarth @LeedsCofE !
Ending this celebratory Sunday with Choral Evensong as we welcome Revd Sam Crook as our Associate Priest.
Delighted to welcome Sam, her family and friends, and Toby, Bishop-elect of Leeds (@LeedCofE)
We pray for Sam and her ministry amongst us. ❤️
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Still smiling after watching the @WTrinityRL victory parade come right past Wakefield Cathedral! ❤️🤍💙🏆
What an atmosphere - the city is absolutely buzzing. So special to see #Wakefield out celebrating together.
We couldn’t be prouder. What a weekend for our city!
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A huge thank you to Adrian and our brilliant bellringers for ringing the Cathedral bells as the @WTrinityRL champions came past! 🔔🏆
And there’s more to celebrate - join us at 3.30pm, as we officially welcome our brilliant Associate Priest, Revd Sam Crook.
Do come along! ❤️
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📰 Our Dean, @pphobday, is quoted on the front page of today’s @ChurchTimes, as part of coverage of growing #cathedral attendance.
Good to see #Wakefield part of the national conversation, raising the profile of our Cathedral & city as a place of worship, welcome, & hope.⛪
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🏆 @WTrinityRL - SUPER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! ❤️🤍💙
What a night for our city. We couldn’t be prouder of everyone at the club.
Tonight we’re also remembering our much-loved Churchwarden & former Trinity player, Gerry Mann, who we lost earlier this year.
This one’s for you, Gerry.
Along with all of Wakefield, all of us at @WakeCathedral are thrilled to congratulate @WTrinityRL on tonight’s stunning and historic achievement. Players, staff, families, community partners, and supporters have much to celebrate.
🏆 @WTrinityRL - SUPER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! ❤️🤍💙
What a night for our city. We couldn’t be prouder of everyone at the club.
Tonight we’re also remembering our much-loved Churchwarden & former Trinity player, Gerry Mann, who we lost earlier this year.
This one’s for you, Gerry.
Huge congrats to @WTrinityRL from all at @WakeCathedral !
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A privilege for our Dean & College of Canons to join colleagues from @riponcathedral & @Bfdcathedral for the formal election of Bishop Toby Howarth as the next Bishop of Leeds.
Bishop Toby is now Bishop-elect of @LeedsCofE, ahead of the Confirmation of Election.
At the direction of His Majesty The King, the College of Canons of the 3 cathedrals of @LeedsCofE - @Bfdcathedral @WakeCathedral & Ripon formerly elected Bishop Toby Howarth as the new Bishop of Leeds - the next stage in an historic process @yorkshirepost @ChurchTimes @BBCYork
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A proud and historic day for #Wakefield! ❤️🤍💙
Everyone at Wakefield Cathedral is incredibly proud of @WTrinityRL as they head to Old Trafford for their first-ever #SuperLeagueGrandFinal.
From one Wakefield icon to another - every success and every blessing! 🙏
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A pleasure to welcome our local MP, @simonlightwood, to the Cathedral today.
The Dean (@pphobday) was pleased to share how our Cathedral serves people across our city and district, and the importance of ensuring cathedrals can continue this work for generations to come.
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What a wonderful Wednesday! 😊
Delighted to welcome 36 friends from @selby_abbey to the Cathedral for a guided tour with our brilliant Tour Guide, Richard.
It was a pleasure to welcome you!
Interested in a Cathedral tour? Email: [email protected]
Great to welcome @WakefieldMayor and his team to @WakeCathedral this week and talk about the opportunities to serve in our great district - and to show them a beautiful Wakefield Council souvenir programme from the 1937 Coronation!
A pleasure to welcome the @WakefieldMayor, Cllr Brian Moorhouse & Deputy Mayor, Cllr Penny Ashton, together with their Consorts, to the Cathedral yesterday for an official welcoming lunch as part of their Mayoral Year.
We look forward to working together in service of our city.
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📈 Great news for England's cathedrals!
Attendance at cathedral services has risen for the fifth consecutive year.
Read more, including comments from our Dean, Philip (@pphobday):
englishcathedrals.co.uk/late…
