News - Diocese of Oxford

Clergy Comings and Goings

First published on: 27th November 2020

Clergy Comings and Goings. A look back at clergy comings and goings in our diocese from February to October 2020On 4 October, Bishop Colin laid down his crozier to mark his last day as Bishop of Dorchester.

Dr Jane Clements awarded MBE

First published on: 26th November 2020

For services to Inter Faith and Community Cohesion, Dr Jane Lesley Clements was awarded MBE in The Queen's Birthday Honours list. Jane is Chair at The Forum for Discussion of Israel and Palestine.

Former Archbishop of York, John Habgood

First published on: 11th November 2020

Former Archbishop of York, John Habgood. b.

Diocese of Oxford welcomes new Finance Director

First published on: 10th November 2020

John Orridge to join the Diocese of Oxford as Finance Director, from the Diocese of Leicester.

New deacons ordained in services postponed from July

First published on: 28th September 2020

A nurse, a former toy tester, police officer and solicitor are among the 22 new deacons to be ordained to serve in diocesan churches.

Grant appointed as the new Head of our curates' training programme

First published on: 10th September 2020

The Revd Dr Grant Bayliss is the Diocese of Oxford's new Head of IME 2, our curates' training programme.

Archdeacon Martin to become the next Bishop of Dudley

First published on: 7th July 2020

Archdeacon Martin to become the next Bishop of Dudley. The Archdeacon of Oxford, the Ven.

Lord Carey PTO

First published on: 17th June 2020

Lord Carey PTO. The following statement was issued in response to requests from the BBC and Channel 4 news on 17 June 2020.

Lord Carey PTO : statement from the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford

First published on: 17th June 2020

Lord Carey PTO : statement from the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford. "Along with many others, I am sorry and ashamed to hear again this week of the abuse perpetrated by Peter Ball, and the way in which the Church of England failed to respond to the survivors over such a long period of time and at the most senior level.

Lord Carey : Statement from the Rt. Rev Dr Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford

First published on: 17th June 2020

Lord Carey : Statement from the Rt. Rev Dr Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford. "I have met with Lord Carey following the Archbishop's letter to him.