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.
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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.
Walkers come together for peace and friendship
First published on: 3rd July 2025Hundreds gathered in Oxford last week to take part in the 21st annual Oxford Interfaith Peace and Friendship Walk.
Philippa to become Bishop's Chaplain
First published on: 5th June 2025The Revd Philippa White has been appointed as the next Bishop's Chaplain for Bishop Steven.
'Young people are consultants for the clergy'
First published on: 15th May 2025Bringing an engaging energy with them, young people became consultants for the clergy attending the Oxford diocesan clergy conference. For the first time ever, students from four Church of England schools led worship during the Eucharist and also shared reflections on the reading.
Clergy are Chosen, Called and Commissioned at conference
First published on: 15th May 2025The diocese triennial clergy conference took place in Derbyshire where clergy heard a series of speakers and workshop leaders on the topic of Chosen, Called and Commissioned.
Bishop Steven pays tribute to Pope Francis
First published on: 21st April 2025The Bishop of Oxford has paid tribute to Pope Francis following the announcement of his death.
Treasure in clay jars – Diocesan Synod 8 March 2025
First published on: 13th March 2025Diocesan Synod met on Saturday 8 March at Didcot Civic Hall, with safeguarding and children’s and youth ministry topping the agenda.