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.
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New Archbishop of Canterbury
New Archbishop of Canterbury
Bishop Jonathan welcomes the new appointment Read more
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Safeguarding audit
Safeguarding audit
An independent audit of our diocese and cathedral is published Read more
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Children and young people
Children and young people
Find out how you can engage with the youngest in our congregations Read more
Latest News
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7 November 2025
New youth worker aims to make a difference in Leigh Park
Kathy Bacon has been appointed as the new youth worker for an innovative project working ... read more
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4 November 2025
Church celebrates a year of hosting lunch
Worshippers at Holy Trinity, Gosport, have celebrated 12 months of hosting Saturday lunches within their ... read more
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3 November 2025
New city vicar enjoys breadth of pastoral work
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Daniela Eisentraeger to be the new vicar of St ... read more
Latest News
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25 October 2025
Cathedral offers space for homeless to sleep
Our cathedral will welcome 12 rough sleepers each night from the end of October to ... read more
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23 October 2025
Bishop Jonathan enters House of Lords
Our bishop, the Rt Rev Jonathan Frost, has become one of the 26 bishops who ... read more
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6 October 2025
Family-friendly Barn Church is launched
Dozens of worshippers have started to come to ‘Barn Church’ – a new style of ... read more
Upcoming Events
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20 November, IN: Mission
40th Anniversary of Faith in the City
This event provides an opportunity, not just to celebrate the Faith in the City report’s ... read more
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22 November, IN: Mission
Responding to the rebirth
Across the UK, interest in the spiritual is rising again. There’s a surprising rebirth in ... read more
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23 November, IN: Worship
Confirmation service, Havant deanery
Confirmation service for those who want to reaffirm the promises made at their baptisms. Bishop ... read more
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