The Church of England Diocese of Portsmouth covers 133 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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Advent and Christmas 2023
Advent and Christmas 2023
Find out how we’re celebrating Jesus’s birth Read more
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Funding boost for island
Funding boost for island
Read our plans to develop churches on the Isle of Wight Read more
Latest News
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4 December 2023
Community panto leaves audience in stitches
Hundreds of locals turned out to watch the Leigh Park and Warren Park Community Panto ... read more
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1 December 2023
Portsmouth church hosts Radio Solent carol concert
BBC Radio Solent came to St Mary’s Church in Fratton to record their annual Christmas ... read more
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28 November 2023
Project to get families chatting is launched
Our education team is working with churches, families and schools on a project designed to ... read more
Upcoming Events
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10 December, IN: Worship
Licensing of David Morgan
The Rev David Morgan will be licensed as the new Team Vicar of Ryde, Isle ... read more
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16 December, IN: Christmas
Family Fun & Christingle
Meet Mary and Joseph and the stable animals, build your own Christingle and join in ... read more
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07 January, IN: Worship
Commissioning of Richard England
A commissioning service for the Rev Richard England as he becomes Area Dean for Fareham ... read more
Upcoming Events
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09 December, IN: Christmas
Christmas Fair, Blendworth
A Chrismas Fair at the church centre. read more
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09 December, IN: Christmas
Live Nativity, Hart Plain
A live nativity telling the story of the birth of Jesus, including sheep, goats, donkeys, ... read more
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09 December, IN: Christmas
Christmas services, Ventnor
Christmas services at St Catherine’s Church, Ventnor. read more
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