William heads up committee for care of church buildings
First published on: 14th January 2026The Revd Canon William Whyte will become the next chair of the Diocese of Oxford Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches.
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Diocese duo recognised in King's New Year's honours
First published on: 8th January 2026Two people from the diocese have been recognised in His Majesty the King’s New Year’s Day honours.
Bishop Steven launches Jamaica appeal
First published on: 26th November 2025A national appeal has been launched to help the people of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands after Hurricane Melissa devastated the area last month.
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.
Bishop Mary speaks against Christian nationalist narrative
First published on: 6th November 2025Bishop Mary has given her backing to a prayer walk to be held in London tomorrow, where UK Christians will speaking out against the Christian nationalist narrative they say is the antithesis of the values at the heart of their faith.
Welcoming new licensed lay ministers to the diocese
First published on: 3rd November 2025Six candidates were licensed for lay ministry at the annual service for Licensed Lay Ministers at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday.
Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally to be 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
First published on: 4th October 2025His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of the Bishop of London, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, Downing Street has announced.
Welcoming the new Archbishop of Canterbury
First published on: 3rd October 2025We are delighted at the announcement that the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE is to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
Faith leaders stand in solidarity with Jewish community
First published on: 3rd October 2025The Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders Group has today issued the following statement in response to the devastating terrorist attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester.
Mark celebrated as diversity champion
First published on: 22nd September 2025The Revd Mark Nam was recognised in the Positive Role Model Award: Race, religion and faith category at the awards ceremony held in Liverpool Cathedral on Friday. He was among more than 85,000 nominees and 126 finalists in 15 categories.