Archbishop of Canterbury visits Ludlow for diocese anniversary

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

The Archbishop of Canterbury visited Ludlow on 10 October to celebrate the Diocese of Hereford's 1,350th anniversary.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, visited Ludlow on 10 October to mark the Diocese of Hereford's 1,350th anniversary. During the visit, she saw how the church supports people across Herefordshire and Shropshire.

The Archbishop visited the Borders Chaplains' Butty Van, which offers support, food and community to members of the farming community. She said the visit provided an opportunity to see 'the way in which the church is part of every community'. She praised the work being carried out to support rural communities and those connected to agriculture.

The Archbishop then travelled to St Laurence's Church in Ludlow, where a service celebrated lay ministry within the Church. Forty people were confirmed and baptisms were held. She said: 'We are a church made up of many stones of many different people and so yesterday we specifically celebrated lay ministry. It was a wonderful celebration.'

How it is being reported

• 'Wonderful' - Senior Ludlow clergywoman talks Archbishop of Canterbury's visit to countyThe Archbishop of Canterbury was in the diocese for a special anniversary recentlyShropshire Star · 13 Oct, 14:37
• Archbishop of Canterbury pledges support for farmers during special Ludlow visitThe Archbishop of Canterbury has praised the role of the church in bringing people together and supporting communities.Ludlow Advertiser · 12 Oct, 19:12

In this story: Dame Sarah Mullally · Archbishop of Canterbury · Diocese of Hereford · Borders Chaplains · St Laurence's Church · Ludlow · Herefordshire · Shropshire

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