David Tudor Safeguarding Practice Review - final call for evidence
2 September 2025
David Tudor Safeguarding Practice Review. Final Call for Evidence.
A statement regarding the vandalism at the South Essex Islamic Trust in Basildon
29 August 2025
A statement from the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Bishop of Bradwell and the Archdeacon of Southend about the vandalism at the South Essex Islamic Trust in Basildon.
Bishop of Chelmsford encourages congregations to pray together for peace in the Middle East
21 August 2025
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani is encouraging church congregations in Chelmsford Diocese to take part in a day of prayer for peace in the Middle East on Sunday 21 September.
A message from Bishop Guli about asylum seeker accommodation protests
13 August 2025
In recent weeks we have seen numerous protests across the country, including in our own diocese, about the use of hotels…
Bishop Guli visits SAT-7 TV studio – home to Persian-language channel, PARS
5 August 2025
The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, The Bishop of Chelmsford, recently visited the SAT-7 London studio - home to the Persian-language channel, PARS, which broadcasts to millions of viewers across Iran and the wider Persian-speaking world.
Palestinian statehood – comment from Church of England bishops
30 July 2025
The Bishop of Chelmsford, together with the Archbishop of York and the Bishops of Southwark, Gloucester and Norwich, respond to the Prime Minister’s announcement on the possibility of recognising a Palestinian state.
The Revd Amy Stott appointed as Area Dean of Newham
28 July 2025
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, has announced that the next Area Dean of Newham will be the Revd Amy Stott.
A Statement about protests at the Bell Hotel in Epping
27 July 2025
A statement about protests at the Bell Hotel in Epping in recent weeks.
Archbishop of York’s Statement on Gaza
23 July 2025
The Bishop of Chelmsford has commended a statement from the Archbishop of York on the situation in Gaza.
Chelmsford Diocese Board of Finance Trustees grant Birch Inspire additional six months to provide fully costed business plan
22 July 2025
The Trustees of the Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Finance (CDBF) have given Birch Inspire (formerly Save our Spire), a further…
Bishop of Chelmsford visits Farleigh Hospice
9 July 2025
On Thursday 19 June, The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, the Bishop of Chelmsford visited Farleigh Hospice.
Vice-Dean and Residentiary Canon at Chelmsford Cathedral appointed
6 July 2025
The Revd Preb. Joseph Fernandes has been appointed as Vice Dean and Residentary Canon at Chelmsford Cathedral
Chelmsford Cathedral to be part of ‘Buzz in the City’ this summer
2 July 2025
This summer Chelmsford Cathedral is buzzing with excitement to be part of ‘Buzz in the City’, Chelmsford’s first ever city-wide bee trail.