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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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Looking to the light on Plough Sunday

First published on: 14th January 2026

Blessing tractors and remembering the joys and challenges farmers face was part of the Wild Plough Sunday service at Hambleden.


William heads up committee for care of church buildings

First published on: 14th January 2026

The Revd Canon William Whyte will become the next chair of the Diocese of Oxford Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches.


Clergy movements October to December 2025

First published on: 13th January 2026

The clergy comings and goings across the Diocese of Oxford between October and December 2025


Diocese duo recognised in King's New Year's honours

First published on: 8th January 2026

Two people from the diocese have been recognised in His Majesty the King’s New Year’s Day honours.


Bishop Steven 'hopeful' for the future

First published on: 8th January 2026

Bishop Steven sat down with BBC Radio Oxford's Phil Mercer to look back on his time in the Diocese of Oxford and looking forward to his retirement in July.


Share your views on our new bishop

First published on: 7th January 2026

As the consultation period opens, everyone in the Diocese of Oxford is invited to have their say.


A thank you from the bishops

First published on: 6th January 2026

Bishops Steven, Gavin, Mary and Dave share a message of thanks for Epiphany.


What kind of God do we believe in?

First published on: 24th December 2025

Bishop Steven shares a Christmas Eve reflection, inspired by the beautiful new window in Christ Church Cathedral.


Bishop Steven's Christmas message

First published on: 24th December 2025

Bishop Steven reflects on his last Christmas as the Bishop of Oxford, sharing God's love with us and BBC Radio Oxford’s Phil Mercer.


'Do not be afraid' this Christmas - Bishop Mary

First published on: 24th December 2025

Bishop Mary shares her Christmas message with us and BBC Radio Berkshire. She reflects on the message the angels shared with the world 'do not be afraid' - wherever you are this Christmas and however you are feeling, 'do not be afraid'.

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