Reverend

Real-life Vicars of Dibley: As Reverend Geraldine returns, JENNY JOHNSTON meets some female clergy

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Just when we needed her most, the Vicar of Dibley is back — wi-fi and Zoom log-in details permitting. This evening, the Rev Geraldine Granger, played by Dawn French, will address her virtual congregation, with some much-needed musings on coronavirus, community and, most likely, chocolate. Praise be! While our favourite fictional vicar — who will … Read more

Jeremy Corbyn’s ‘Red Reverend’ gets defrocked after cheating on his wife with a church organist 

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Jeremy Corbyn’s ‘Red Reverend’ gets defrocked after cheating on his wife with a church organist Steven Saxby, 49, was a hard-Left cassock-wearing ally of Jeremy Corbyn The reverend also ran for the key seat of Cities of London and Westminster  But he was shamed when his wife discovered his affairs with two other women Christine … Read more

Grantchester FIRST LOOK: Tom Brittney gets into character as Reverend Will Davenport

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Grantchester’s Tom Brittney donned a face mask on set as filming for series six of the hit crime drama continued in Cambridge on Monday. It was announced earlier this month the beloved show would return to screens, with Tom reprising his role as Reverend Will Davenport alongside Robson Green as DI Geordie Keating. In the dramatic scenes, … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Reverend wears face shield as churches reopen

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Places of worship across the UK reopened for private prayer on Monday with worshipers sat in socially-distanced pews and clergymen wearing personal protective equipment – but weddings and full services are still not allowed.   The government gave approval for church buildings to open up for supervised individual prayer for the first time since they closed their doors … Read more

Reverend wears face shield as churches reopen for socially-distanced private prayer

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Reverend wearing a face shield greets worshipers as churches reopen for socially-distanced private prayer for the first time in three months Churches in the UK have reopened for private prayer on Monday morning  In Salisbury, a Reverend wears as full face shield as he carries out a service Churches initially closed doors on March 24 … Read more

Reverend Richard Coles makes emotional radio tribute to sister-in-law who died from coronavirus

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Reverend Richard Coles today invoked the Queen’s ‘we will meet again’ message as he read out a touching tribute to his sister-in-law after her death from coronavirus. The musician and ex-Strictly Come Dancing star emphasised the strength of love and the importance of social distancing as he spoke openly about the tragic death of Louise … Read more

Reverend Richard Coles announces death of his sister-in-law Louise after COVID-19 battle

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Reverend Richard Coles announces death of his sister-in-law Louise following COVID-19 battle four months after losing his partner David By Olivia Wheeler For Mailonline Published: 09:12 BST, 30 April 2020 | Updated: 09:12 BST, 30 April 2020 Reverend Richard Coles has announced that his sister-in-law, Louise, has died from COVID-19.  The former Strictly star, 58, took … Read more

Reverend tells how coronavirus crisis is adding to despair of grieving families

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A reverend has told how vicars are seeing ‘immeasurable heartache’ among grieving families who cannot have proper funeral services due to the coronavirus. Kim Mannings, 30, the curate at Prescot Parish Church in Merseyside, said relatives are suffering through having to limit the number of family members at funerals. The services can only be held … Read more