Blackburn Diocese Centenary Celebration Service at Blackburn Cathedral
About this Event
November 12th 1926 was the day the Diocese of Blackburn came into being and the moment Blackburn Parish Church was elevated to cathedral status.
Exactly one hundred years later the diocese will gather in Blackburn Cathedral with friends and guests from across Lancashire to celebrate this joyous milestone.
Clergy and representatives from every parish and school will join civic leaders, community representatives, special guests and members of our various communities and congregations to mark this historic occasion at a special Eucharistic Thanksgiving Service.
There is no charge to attend this service but please register for free tickets.
Important Information About This Service
Please note the following information about this service:
- Doors open at 6.15pm
- All guests are requested to be seated by 7pm at the latest
- The service will start at 7.30pm
- The service will be also livestreamed on our website.
Venue Details
Please note that this event is taking place at Blackburn Cathedral and access is via the main West Doors only, accessed via Darwen Street, opposite BBC Radio Lancashire.
Although there are some old, uneven surfaces and care should be taken, the Cathedral is fully accessible and wheelchair friendly.
Parking
There is no parking available at the Cathedral, however there are a number of public car parks close by. For parking information please visit blackburn.gov.uk/parking
Further Information
For any enquiries please contact:
Tel: 01254 277430
Email: [email protected]
Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA
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