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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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Happy Birthday Your Majesty

First published on: 20th May 2016

The Queen started her 90th birthday celebrations unveiling a plaque in front of crowds of onlookers in Windsor.


Getting and staying debt free

First published on: 1st June 2016

Lizi Bowerman is in training for an 87-mile fundraising walk to celebrate 10 years since she and her husband Juan became debt free.


Bishop Victoria from New Zealand comes to LLM conference

First published on: 10th June 2016

Bishop Victoria from New Zealand comes to LLM conference. The Rt Revd Victoria Matthews first visited the Diocese of Oxford in 2014 where she spoke at our clergy conference.


New dates for the Archdeacon of Dorchester's visitations

First published on: 13th June 2016

New dates for the Archdeacon of Dorchester's visitations. THE Henley Visitation which had to be cancelled has been rearranged and two extra Visitations will be held in the Aston and Cuddesdon Deanery.


Sir Robert Winston is the keynote speaker at Diocesan conference.

First published on: 14th June 2016

Sir Robert Winston is the keynote speaker at Diocesan conference.. SIR Robert Winston was the keynote speaker at the annual Headteacher's Conference on Wednesday.


The Revd Peter Ball

First published on: 14th June 2016

The Revd Peter Ball. The Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, the Acting Bishop of Oxford said: "It is with great sadness that I am letting you know that the Revd Peter Ball, who was the Ecumenical Officer for Oxfordshire and an SSM in Hanborough and Freeland, died on Wednesday.


THREE Ts, vicar?

First published on: 15th June 2016

THREE Ts, vicar?. As the Prime Minister convened a summit on tax, trade and transparency, the Oxford Diocese pledged to get behind a campaign seeking tax justice.


Ten wonderful years

First published on: 15th June 2016

Ten wonderful years. SUNDAY 23 February will mark ten years since I began my role in the benefice, serving a local community that is overlooked by the Ivinghoe Beacon, writes Tracey Doyle .


Technology for 'Appy' prayers

First published on: 15th June 2016

If you often find yourself saying, 'I'll say a prayer for you' and then can't remember who needed prayer and what for, there is help on the horizon!


Storm survivors need our prayers

First published on: 15th June 2016

Storm survivors need our prayers. THE Bishop of Oxford has called on Christians to take a long-term approach to prayer and support for the millions affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

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