'A season of confidence and hope' - Diocesan Synod November 2025
First published on: 20th November 2025Science, mission, climate action and community took centre stage as over 120 members gathered for November’s Diocesan Synod.
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Revd Will joins Pope for Newman service
First published on: 19th November 2025The Revd Canon Dr Will Lamb, Vicar of the University Church, Oxford, met Pope Leo recently, during a trip to Rome.
Bishop Steven announces his retirement
First published on: 18th November 2025The Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, has announced he will retire next July.
Altar egos – what pastimes do our priests have outside of the church?
First published on: 16th October 2025Priest and part-time actor the Revd Sorrel Shamel-Wood found herself taking on a very familiar role recently as she portrayed a vicar in a recent epsidoe of Eastenders.
Leaders gather to unite against hate and call for compassion
First published on: 16th October 2025Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders Unite Against Rising Hate and Call for Compassion Across Communities. The Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders Group has issued a joint statement of solidarity in response to recent hate incidents across the UK, including the attack on the Manchester Synagogue and the targeting of mosques in Peacehaven, Brighton, and other areas.
Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders condemn mosque crime
First published on: 20th August 2025The Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders group today issued a united statement condemning the crime perpetrated against the Central Oxford Mosque.
St John Henry Newman
First published on: 1st August 2025The Bishop of Oxford reflects on the news from the Vatican that St John Henry Newman is set to become a Doctor of the Church.
Oxford centre is "beacon of Islamic scholarship", says King
First published on: 27th July 2025Bishop Steven was among the guests when King Charles visited Oxford recently to open the King Charles III Wing at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies.
Bishops' statement on the situation in Gaza
First published on: 24th July 2025As Bishops in the Diocese of Oxford we want to renew our call to the Church across the Diocese to pray urgently for peace in Gaza and Israel.
Celebrations as 20 new deacons are ordained
First published on: 9th July 2025There were celebrations in Oxford on Sunday as 20 new deacons were ordained at Christ Church Cathedral. There were two services led by the Bishop of Buckingham, the Rt Revd Dave Bull and the Bishop of Reading, the Rt Revd Mary Gregory, respectively.