Graham Usher

Bishop of Norwich in the Church of England & lead bishop for the environment - now at @bishopnorwich.bsky.social

[Graham Usher @bishopnorwich]

Time to leave this platform.
I am at https://t.co/lrbsMUiYll
and soon on Instagram - if I can remember the password when the account was set up for me!
Thank you for all that I have learnt from you along the way.
May the Lord bless you and keep you.

[Graham Usher @bishopnorwich]

Pope Francis says that “bishops must be shepherds with the smell of the sheep”.

[Graham Usher @bishopnorwich]

"Never shall I forget that night, the first night in camp, which has turned my life into one long night. Never shall I forget that smoke. Never shall I forget the little faces of the children, whose bodies I saw turned into wreaths of smoke beneath a silent blue sky.” - Wiesel

[Graham Usher @bishopnorwich]

Spent part of today with the Norvic flock! Filming a piece about the Bishop’s Lent Appeal for the Norfolk Charity YANA - which does much to provide mental health support in our rural communities.

[Graham Usher @bishopnorwich]

"Never shall I forget that night, the first night in camp, which has turned my life into one long night. Never shall I forget that smoke. Never shall I forget the little faces of the children, whose bodies I saw turned into wreaths of smoke beneath a silent blue sky.” - Wiesel

[Graham Usher @bishopnorwich]

Very good to be at Thornham in the Hunstanton and Saxon Shore Benefice this morning, reflecting on being the body of Christ today and praying that God will send them a new vicar. A warm and friendly congregation with lunch afterwards.

[Felbeck Trust @FelbeckTrust]

Hope you can join us for a fascinating evening talk.
Nature and Climate, the Bishop of Norwich in conversation with Nick Acheson.
Starts at 6:30pm on 13th March
St Andrew's Church, Holt
Tickets are £11.50, available on link below
https://t.co/yqD3bfu16g

[Graham Usher @bishopnorwich]

On the eve of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity this was a memorable pilgrimage with the Ecumenical Church Leaders Group from Norfolk and Waveney. Thanks to ⁦@MartinBrowneOSB⁩ ‘s organisation and warmth of hospitality. https://t.co/40pSXayd8H

[Graham Usher @bishopnorwich]

I'm leaving X on 31/1. Thank you for following. For 11 years I've tried to share my faith and ministry here, but I have grown more uncomfortable that X seeks to divide more than to build up, sink people rather than let them fly. You can find me at @bishopnorwich.bsky.social

[Graham Usher @bishopnorwich]

Our pilgrimage concludes with meeting staff at the Dicastery for Integral Human Development with migration and environmental issues being high priorities as we seek life in all its fullness for all. Then to the modern martyrs’ church of St Bartholomew on Tiber island.

[Graham Usher @bishopnorwich]

Ecumenical pilgrimage today included visiting the archaeological excavations of the necropolis under St Peter’s Basilica, praying at St Peter’s tomb, refugee memorial art, and excellent dialogue with @MartinBrowneOSB at the Dicastery for the Promotion of Christian Unity.

[Graham Usher @bishopnorwich]

It was a joy yesterday, as part of an ecumenical church leaders’ pilgrimage, from Norfolk and Waveney, to greet Pope Francis and give him a bowl carved by Brian Wooden from a @DioceseNorwich yew tree. Yew is an ancient tree commonly found in English churchyards.

[Martin Browne OSB @MartinBrowneOSB]

A rather arty photo on the Vatican website of @bishopnorwich and yours truly at this morning’s General Audience with @Pontifex!

[Graham Usher @bishopnorwich]

It's been good to collaborate with @OperationNoah on this valuable resource.

[Graham Usher @bishopnorwich]

An excellent pilgrimage day at the Doria Pamphilj gallery, @AnglicanCentre in Rome, the Jubilee Door and Apostle’s tomb at St Paul’s Outside the Walls, and conversations at @pontificalbeda .

[Graham Usher @bishopnorwich]

Reflective time in the chapel of the Venerable English College @The_VECrome_org in Rome as I begin a four day pilgrimage with denominational church leaders from Norfolk and Waveney. Looking forward to being at @AnglicanCentre later.

[Graham Usher @bishopnorwich]

Very appreciative of the welcome this morning at Castel Gandolfo #BorgoLaudatoSi to meet Cardinal Baggio and Fr Durantes, and see the Papal gardens and farm which will showcase Pope Francis’ commitment to the care of our common home.

[Centro di Alta Formazione Laudato Si' @CAFLaudatoSi]

We are deeply grateful to have received the visit of Bishop Graham Usher of the Anglican Church at #BorgoLaudatosi. Pleased to share the commitment to #ecology and care for #Commonhome.
Ph. Bishop Usher with Cardinal Fabio Baggio and @TweetingPriest

[Church of England Environment Programme @CofEEnvironment]

The Church of England's environment lead @BishopNorwich explains why the cross-party Climate & Nature Bill deserves the support of MPs at its Second Reading on 24 January. Is your MP backing the #CANBill? Find out at https://t.co/ryPhypKOYN @CiPAPPG @ARochaUK @DioceseNorwich

[Graham Usher @bishopnorwich]

I'm leaving X on 31/1. Thank you for following. For 11 years I've tried to share my faith and ministry here, but I have grown more uncomfortable that X seeks to divide more than to build up, sink people rather than let them fly. You can find me at @bishopnorwich.bsky.social