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St John Henry Newman

Last Updated: 1st August 2025  |  First published on: 1st August 2025

The Bishop of Oxford reflects on the news from the Vatican that St John Henry Newman is set to become a Doctor of the Church.


Oxford centre is "beacon of Islamic scholarship", says King

Last Updated: 1st August 2025  |  First published on: 27th July 2025

Bishop 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

Last Updated: 24th July 2025  |  First published on: 24th July 2025

As 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

Last Updated: 9th July 2025  |  First published on: 9th July 2025

There 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

Last Updated: 4th July 2025  |  First published on: 3rd July 2025

Hundreds gathered in Oxford last week to take part in the 21st annual Oxford Interfaith Peace and Friendship Walk.


Philippa to become Bishop's Chaplain

Last Updated: 5th June 2025  |  First published on: 5th June 2025

The Revd Philippa White has been appointed as the next Bishop's Chaplain for Bishop Steven.


Clergy are Chosen, Called and Commissioned at conference

Last Updated: 22nd May 2025  |  First published on: 15th May 2025

The 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.


'Young people are consultants for the clergy'

Last Updated: 22nd May 2025  |  First published on: 15th May 2025

Bringing 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.


Bishop Steven pays tribute to Pope Francis

Last Updated: 21st April 2025  |  First published on: 21st April 2025

The Bishop of Oxford has paid tribute to Pope Francis following the announcement of his death.


Treasure in clay jars – Diocesan Synod 8 March 2025

Last Updated: 13th March 2025  |  First published on: 13th March 2025

Diocesan Synod met on Saturday 8 March at Didcot Civic Hall, with safeguarding and children’s and youth ministry topping the agenda.

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