St John Henry Newman
Last Updated: 1st August 2025 | 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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Hundreds gathered in Oxford last week to take part in the 21st annual Oxford Interfaith Peace and Friendship Walk.
The Revd Philippa White has been appointed as the next Bishop's Chaplain for Bishop Steven.
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.
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.
The Bishop of Oxford has paid tribute to Pope Francis following the announcement of his death.
Diocesan Synod met on Saturday 8 March at Didcot Civic Hall, with safeguarding and children’s and youth ministry topping the agenda.