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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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Building on the beauty of heritage and history

First published on: 5th March 2025

As well as being a welcoming place for worship, St Mary’s Church in Iffley, is a place of heritage and beauty. The little changed Norman church building has become home to the Living Stones project where visitors and volunteers take part in art, music and historical events each year.


Bishop Mary welcomed to Berkshire and Reading

First published on: 2nd March 2025

Hundreds of Berkshire well-wishers joined Bishop Mary as she delivered her first sermon as Bishop of Reading today.


Bishop Dave welcomed to Buckinghamshire

First published on: 1st March 2025

It felt rather fitting that it was St David’s Day as Buckinghamshire people gathered to welcome their new bishop, the Rt Revd Dave Bull at All Saints, High Wycombe.


Bishop Dave and Bishop Mary consecrated at Canterbury Cathedral

First published on: 27th February 2025

Bishop Mary Gregory and Bishop Dave Bull were consecrated as Bishop of Reading and Bishop of Buckingham, respectively, in a service led by the Archbishop of York at Canterbury Cathedral today.


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.

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