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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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New vicar at Reading Minster

First published on: 8th April 2021

The diocese welcomes Sonya Wratten, new vicar at Reading Minster, as she begins her tenure this month.


Maundy Money

First published on: 8th April 2021

Queen honours 100 year old Princes Risborough resident, Malcolm Cloutt, with gift of Maundy Money.


Charles Elly, RIP

First published on: 8th April 2021

The death has been announced of Charles Elly, serving Chair of DTOL.


Service of welcome for Bishop-Designate Gavin Collins

First published on: 14th April 2021

Over 300 people online marked the arrival of The Venerable Gavin Collins, Bishop Designate of Dorchester.


Gavin Collins named Bishop of Dorchester

First published on: 14th April 2021

The Queen has approved the appointment of the Venerable Gavin Collins, Archdeacon of the Meon, as the next Bishop of Dorchester.


Bishop of Dorchester update

First published on: 14th April 2021

The planned consecration of Gavin Collins as Bishop of Dorchester on 28 January has sadly been postponed due to the Covid pandemic.


Consecration service for Bishop of Dorchester

First published on: 15th April 2021

Prayers for Gavin as he is ordained Bishop of Dorchester in a service to take place at Lambeth on 14 April 2021.


New Provincial Registrar of Canterbury Appointed

First published on: 21st April 2021

The Archbishop of Canterbury has appointed Darren Oliver as Provincial Registrar of Canterbury, on the retirement of Canon John Rees.


Environment Action Internships for Spring 2021

First published on: 21st April 2021

Four students from the University of Oxford share their experiences from internships with the diocese's Environment Action Programme.


Diocese of Oxford divests from fossil fuels

First published on: 21st April 2021

Diocese of Oxford announces disinvestment from the fossil fuel sector in strive to become carbon net zero by 2035.

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