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The latest news and features from the Diocese of Oxford. To contact the press office, please call 01865 208 277 (out of hours 07880 716761) or email communications@oxford.anglican.org.

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When Växjö came to visit

First published on: 20th February 2025

We enjoyed welcoming Thomas Wärfman (Dean of Växjö Cathedral) and Mattias Östborg (Chair of the Växjö-Oxford Link Committee) to Oxford to celebrate our diocesan link with Växjö, which has been in place since 2003.


Helping teenaged girls know their worth

First published on: 20th February 2025

A schools chaplain in Witney is reaching teenaged girls in her community in a new way.


HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visits The Branch Trust

First published on: 19th February 2025

Bishop Gavin was among the guests welcoming His Royal Highness The Duke of Edingburgh to the Branch Trust in Chipping Norton last week.


Roundtable to vision a flourishing and inclusive Oxford

First published on: 13th February 2025

Oxford Citizens (of which the Diocese of Oxford is a member) brought together representatives from 40 local organisations to explore how together we could build a fairer and more just Oxford.


Ministry for children and young people to expand at Oxford church

First published on: 13th February 2025

Ministry for children, families and young people will be expanded at Cowley St John Church in Oxford thanks to a Development Fund grant.


Hong Kongers welcome in Lunar New Year with cultural event

First published on: 12th February 2025

Lunar New Year celebrations held at St Peter’s in Maidenhead recently were attended by many Hong Kongers in the town.


Information concerning the late Revd David Fletcher

First published on: 6th February 2025

Following the publication of the Makin Review, the National Safeguarding Team and Diocese of Oxford received information of sexual abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour concerning the Revd David Fletcher (deceased) towards women and girls.


Clergy comings and goings

First published on: 29th January 2025

Clergy comings and goings in the Diocese of Oxford: October to December 2024


Meet those honoured for distinguished service to the church

First published on: 29th January 2025

This Saturday during the Evensong service at Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford, 11 people will be recognised for their service to the church. Eight of them will be made honorary canons and three candidates will be admitted to the Order of St Frideswide. 


Brick church builds fun into family service

First published on: 29th January 2025

St Mary's Church, Freeland, held a Brick Church service where families used Lego to learn about the lost sheep, lost coin and lost son.

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