The Church of England Diocese of Portsmouth covers 129 parishes across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It embraces areas from the heart of urban Portsmouth to the rolling hills of the South Downs. Our churches range from beautiful historic Saxon and Norman buildings to modern, purpose-built centres. Our cathedral (left) is located in the heart of Old Portsmouth. Our worshippers are involved with innovative mission, social justice, effective discipleship and serving their local communities. And our church schools and academies are committed to providing the best education possible for our children. Explore our website and discover more.
Latest News
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16 August 2025
Teenagers encounter God on activity holiday
Dozens of teenagers from church youth groups across our diocese encountered God on the latest ... read more
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11 August 2025
Urban role will be new challenge
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Dan Greenfield to be the new vicar of St ... read more
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29 July 2025
Bishop leads two pilgrimages to Taize
Bishop Jonathan has helped to lead two pilgrimages to the ecumenical Taizé Community in France ... read more
Latest News
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9 July 2025
Care for nature displayed at Leavers’ Services
Hundreds of pupils filled Portsmouth Cathedral for a series of Leavers’ Services as they end ... read more
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30 June 2025
Our oldest priest marks 50 years since ordination
The Rev Alan Ball, who is aged 99, was among those in our cathedral for ... read more
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30 June 2025
Bishop appoints new Archdeacon of Portsdown
Bishop Jonathan has appointed Canon Bob White to be the new Archdeacon of Portsdown, it ... read more
Upcoming Events
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01 September, IN: Training
Christians Against Poverty course
Local people can join a free Christians Against Poverty (CAP) course to help them to ... read more
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02 September, IN: Training
WEBINAR: Starting and growing children’s ministry
Join us for the latest in a series of monthly webinars for clergy and Readers. ... read more
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13 September, IN: Social
Ride+Stride
Ride+Stride is a sponsored bike ride or walk in which people all over England walk ... read more
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