Five awarded for distinguished service to the Church
First published on: 16th January 2023Four new Honorary Canons were installed at Christ Church Cathedral and one candidate was admitted to The Order of St Frideswide by the Bishop of Oxford.
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New appointments to the Department of Mission and Ministry
First published on: 8th January 2023The Diocese of Oxford announced today the appointment of the Revd Dr Andy Angel as Director of Formation for Ministry and Dr Andrew Hayes as Lay Ministry Enabler.
Christmas messages from the bishops
First published on: 22nd December 2022Christmas messages from the bishops in the diocese will be broadcast on Christmas morning on local BBC Radio.
New Chair of Diocesan Advisory Committee
First published on: 12th December 2022Abigail Lloyd joins the diocese as Chair of the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches.
New Team Rector at Dorchester Abbey
First published on: 24th November 2022The Revd Jane Willis has been appointed as the new Team Rector of Dorchester and Vicar of Warborough in the Dorchester Team.
70 years of ordained ministry
First published on: 23rd November 2022The Revd Canon Bob Whiteley has celebrated a landmark 70 years of ordained ministry.
A very different Commentary on the Psalms
First published on: 31st October 2022The Revd Canon Professor Sue Gillingham published the final volume of her reception history commentary on the Psalms, a 25-year project exploring their range of uses as written text, for art, and in film and literature.
International award for service to the Anglican Communion
First published on: 27th October 2022The Revd Canon Professor Jenn Strawbridge was awarded the Cross of St Augustine by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Diocese of Oxford accredited as a Living Wage Employer
First published on: 29th September 2022The Oxford Diocesan Board of Finance (ODBF) and Oxford Diocesan Board of Education (ODBE) have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
Farewell to Archdeacon Judy
First published on: 27th September 2022The Venerable Judy French is retiring after eight years as the Archdeacon of Dorchester.