News Stories
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10 June 2025
Bishop’s daughter is among those being ordained
The daughter of a former Bishop of Portsmouth is among 28 people who will be ordained in our cathedral at the end of June. Kitty Price, who is already licensed as a Reader, will become a deacon, which means she’ll be able to wear a dog collar and call herself ‘the Reverend’. Bishop Jonathan will ordain her on June 28, along with nine other new deacons and 18 new priests Read more
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5 June 2025
in GeneralWorshippers surround all seven deaneries with prayer
Worshippers from our churches are spending seven days walking around all seven of our deaneries in turn, praying as part of Thy Kingdom Come. The global prayer initiative happens from Ascension Day to Pentecost Sunday each year, and this is its 10th anniversary. Each Prayer Pilgrimage during the day is followed by an evening prayer celebration in one of the churches in that deanery. Read more
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4 June 2025
MY FAITH: Wedding, honeymoon and ordination within three weeks
Abbie Cann will have a busy three weeks, as she gets married, goes on her honeymoon, moves to the Isle of Wight, gets ordained and starts a new job this month. She’s one of 10 people who will be ordained as deacons in our cathedral on June 28. Read more
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3 June 2025
in SchoolsPupils’ paintings focus on Jesus
Children from Hook-with-Warsash CofE Academy were given a chance to create paintings based on stories about Jesus. Worshippers from St Mary’s Church led the 12 sessions after school each week during the Spring term as part of the ‘Art of Jesus’ project. Their paintings and drawings were then placed on display in the church over Easter. Read more
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2 June 2025
in GeneralSafeguarding role for parish priest
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Beth Yeandle as associate priest for Crofton parish. That means she’ll continue to minister in Holy Rood and St Edmund’s Churches in Stubbington. She also has a national role, advocating on behalf of survivors of church abuse, as part of the implementation of the Makin Report. Read more
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27 May 2025
in GeneralWhiteley church thrives in new home
Hope Church, Whiteley, is thriving in its new home in Cornerstone CofE Primary School. It means the congregation can now relinquish land that it had previously earmarked for a newly-built church. Read more
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23 May 2025
in GeneralFormer curate takes on lay ministry role
The Rev Matt Grove has been appointed as our new Lay Ministry Discipleship Officer. He will take overall responsibility for the training, development, and ministry of Licensed Lay Ministers across our diocese, and look to start and develop other training programmes. That means he will effectively be our Warden of Readers, and will also be responsible for other Licensed Lay Ministers, including lay pioneers and other lay workers. Read more
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22 May 2025
Bishops oppose ‘aggressive’ war in Gaza
Bishop Jonathan has added his name to a statement from the Church of England’s House of Bishops about the situation in Gaza. They have cried out in protest at the plans by the Israeli government to operate a war of aggression, and have called on all sides to end the conflict that has claimed so many innocent victims already. Read more
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20 May 2025
in GeneralNew podcast for young people by young people
A ground-breaking new podcast, designed by young people, for young people, with help from the Council of Social Responsibility, is creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive space to discuss emotional wellbeing. Read more
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13 May 2025
in General80th anniversary of VE Day marked on Isle of Wight
Our clergy, churches and communities on the Isle of Wight were involved in a variety of activities to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day last Thursday. It included a major service in Newport Minster, as well as Acts of Remembrance at war memorials, and engagement with schools and veterans. Read more