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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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A taste of pilgrimage

First published on: 2nd July 2016

The Swallowtail Pilgrimage in Chinnor gave 33 children the opportunity to visit their village's three churches this summer.


Double praise for Hailey CE School

First published on: 1st July 2016

Inspectors from both Ofsted and SIAMS praised the efforts of staff at Hailey CE School, in West Oxfordshire.


Learning to listen

First published on: 1st July 2016

Learning to listen. THE Revd Derrick Carr on how a course developed in the Amersham Deanery has equipped hundreds of people with pastoral care skills.


New clergy for Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire

First published on: 1st July 2016

An expert in Middle Eastern Archaeology, a doctor and former nurses and teachers are among the 24 people who were ordained.


Memoirs of a retired Rector

First published on: 30th June 2016

Memoirs of a retired Rector. A RETIRED Rector who spent 21 years in Oxford after four years in Uganda has published his memoirs.


Bishop Colin responds to Brexit

First published on: 24th June 2016

Bishop Colin responds to Brexit. The Acting Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, said: "Inevitably, many of people across the country are waking up to unwelcome news this morning.


Bishop Colin speaks on PM

First published on: 24th June 2016

Bishop Colin speaks on PM. The Acting Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, said: "Having just heard the news that the Prime Minister is to stand down, I'd like to pay tribute to his courage in making this difficult decision.


Phone problems at CHO

First published on: 24th June 2016

Phone problems at CHO. Please accept our apologies if you are trying to phone Church House Oxford and can't get through.


Bishop Colin on 'Journeys in Truth and Grace'

First published on: 20th June 2016

Bishop Colin on 'Journeys in Truth and Grace'. The Bishop of Dorchester, the Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, is one of those who has contributed to a new book of essays calling for the Church to listen closely to the experiences of evangelicals who have moved towards acceptance of same-sex relationships.


Bishop John announces his retirement

First published on: 20th June 2016

Bishop John announces his retirement. The Bishop of Oxford has announced his retirement later this year.

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