News - Diocese of Oxford

New appointments to the Department of Mission and Ministry

First published on: 8th January 2023

The 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 2022

Christmas 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 2022

Abigail 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 2022

The 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 2022

The 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 2022

The 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 2022

The 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 2022

The 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 2022

The Venerable Judy French is retiring after eight years as the Archdeacon of Dorchester.

Interim Principal: LMP

First published on: 31st August 2022

The Diocese of Oxford has announced that the Revd Dr Phil Cooke has been appointed to the post of Interim Principal of the Local Ministry Pathway (LMP).