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The Very Revd Professor Martyn Percy

First published on: 18th June 2021

Following recent claims made on blogs and social media.

The Very Revd Professor Martyn Percy

First published on: 18th June 2021

The safeguarding investigation by the National Safeguarding Team has exonerated Martyn Percy, Dean of Christ Church Oxford.

Biodiversity loss and climate change

First published on: 18th June 2021

Bishop Steven speaks at the Lords Select Committee for the environment and climate change about COP26, poverty and pandemics.

Diocesan Synod Summary

First published on: 24th June 2021

Saturday 19 June saw the final Diocesan Synod meeting of this triennium.

Decision by the President of Tribunals

First published on: 24th June 2021

A decision has been made regarding the complaint against the Very Reverend Martyn Percy, Dean of Christ Church, Oxford.

RIP Brian Newey

First published on: 29th June 2021

Funeral details and order of service.

Priestings 2021

First published on: 29th June 2021

2020 cohort of deacons 'priested' in services across the diocese.

Royal Honour for Chair of ODBF

First published on: 29th June 2021

Current Chair of the Oxford Diocesan Board of Finance, The Revd Canon John Tattersall, has been made a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO)

Blackbird Leys Fundraising Drive

First published on: 29th June 2021

Local community rally together to resuscitate 'heartbeat of the community'.

Honours for services to the Church

First published on: 5th July 2021

Eight Honorary Canons of Christ Church Cathedral and three members of the Order of St Frideswide announced.