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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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Praise for ministry training in Oxford

First published on: 26th May 2026

training on offer from the Diocese of Oxford is strong, improving, and well placed for the future.


Faith leaders’ statement on Oxford Union invitation to Tommy Robinson

First published on: 21st May 2026

The Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford, and Imam Monawar Hussain have issued a statement expressing concern over the Oxford Union’s invitation to Tommy Robinson, calling for it to be reconsidered in the context of rising tensions between communities.


Recognising sacrifices made in service

First published on: 19th May 2026

The Diocese of Oxford has publicly affirmed its support to members of the Armed Forces community across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire


Bicester remembers victims of Motion fire one year on

First published on: 18th May 2026

The community came together in St Edburg’s Church to remember those who lost their lives and to support all those affected by the tragedy.


Hungerford church recognised nationally for climate and nature action

First published on: 15th May 2026

St Lawrence’s Church, Hungerford, has been shortlisted for the SMK Best Community Climate and Nature Action Award, recognising a local tree-planting project which has brought together churches, schools, farmers and community groups in response to the climate crisis.


Ringing for Bell Sunday

First published on: 13th May 2026

At St Peter and St Paul Church, Steeple Aston, worshippers were given a rare behind-the-scenes view into the church’s bell ringing tradition as the parish marked Bell Sunday.


A call to live with hope, courage and compassion

First published on: 13th May 2026

Bishop Steven marks final Ascension Day as Bishop of Oxford


Celebrating 900 years of prayer, care and pilgrimage at Bartlemas Chapel

First published on: 11th May 2026

The celebrations at Bartlemas Chapel in 2026 will tell the story of a place that has served pilgrims, the sick and those on the margins since it was founded in 1126 during the reign of Henry I.


Rogation Sunday: blessing the land, praying for our communities

First published on: 7th May 2026

Across the Diocese of Oxford, churches will soon mark Rogation Sunday. It’s a tradition rooted in prayer, community, and care for the land.


Reviving a medieval parish ale tradition with specially brewed ‘DiscipAle’

First published on: 6th May 2026

On Saturday 9 May, the church will host its second annual Parish Ale Festival

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