News - Diocese of Oxford

Hundreds flock to Bishop Andrew's farewell service

First published on: 2nd May 2019

Hundreds flock to Bishop Andrew's farewell service. Hundreds of people flocked to Reading Minster on Wednesday (May 1) for a joyful service to mark the retirement of the Rt Revd Andrew Proud, the Bishop of Reading.

Boating Babs is Newbury's new chaplain

First published on: 30th April 2019

Boating Babs is Newbury's new chaplain. A NEW waterways chaplain has started work ministering to those who live along the Kennett and Avon Canal in Newbury and beyond.

Royal Maundy comes to Windsor once again

First published on: 23rd April 2019

Royal Maundy comes to Windsor once again. SIX people from Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes received special coins from The Queen at the annual Royal Maundy service.

New Diocesan Secretary announced

First published on: 27th March 2019

New Diocesan Secretary announced. A committed Christian who has held senior roles within higher education and the national Church has been appointed as Oxford's next Diocesan Secretary.

School governor David retires after 30 years

First published on: 25th March 2019

School governor David retires after 30 years. HIGH Wycombe Church of England School said farewell to its longest-serving governor recently.

Diocesan Synod statement concerning the Dean of Oxford

First published on: 12th March 2019

Diocesan Synod statement concerning the Dean of Oxford. Saturday 17 November 2018 : The Bishop of Oxford gave a statement to the meeting of the Oxford Diocesan Synod.

Five people honoured for services to the Church

First published on: 29th January 2019

Three people made Honorary Canons of Christ Church Cathedral and two admitted to the Order of St Frideswide.

Bedgrove's Lydia wins the Sermon of the Year contest

First published on: 25th January 2019

Bedgrove's Lydia wins the Sermon of the Year contest. A MASSIVE congratulations to Bedgrove's Lydia Lee who won the 2018 Church Times Sermon of the Year competition.

Hospice chaplain shares his expertise with Russian bishop

First published on: 25th January 2019

The Revd Graham Sykes, Chaplain at Sobell House Hospice, shares his expertise with Bishop Panteleimon of Orekhovo-Zuevo from the Russian Orthodox Church.

Air cadet chaplains honoured for their work

First published on: 24th January 2019

Air cadet chaplains honoured for their work. TWO air cadet chaplains have been honoured for their work with Regional Commandant's Certificates of Merit.