News Stories
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24 March 2025
in GeneralTwo new priests appointed for the Meon Valley
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Jill Kingston and the Rev Liz Quinn to be interim associate priests within the Meon Valley parishes. Both are currently serving as curates after being ordained deacon and priest together Read more
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21 March 2025
in GeneralSafeguarding: A survivor’s story of support
A survivor of church-related abuse has shared his story of how he was supported by the safeguarding team within our diocese. Read more
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20 March 2025
in SchoolsCouncil decision on Isle of Wight school closures
The Isle of Wight Council has decided to close one CofE school, but has rejected proposals to close two others. Its Cabinet voted in favour of closing Arreton CofE Primary, and Cowes Primary Schools, but decided not to go ahead and close Oakfield CofE Primary in Ryde, Brading CofE Primary or Wroxall Primary Schools. This is our response to this news. Read more
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20 March 2025
in GeneralHow our parish safeguarding officers play a key role
Our network of parish safeguarding officers play a key role in helping to keep children, young people and vulnerable people safe within our church activities. Val Strutt has been performing this role at St Wilfrid’s Church, Cowplain, for the past 19 years. Read more
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19 March 2025
in SchoolsFlourish project involves pupils singing in church
Our ‘Flourish’ initiative has been launched at schools across our diocese, including at Bembridge CofE Primary on the Isle of Wight. One of the first elements of Flourish there was for pupils to sing and lead prayers as part of a World Day of Prayer service at Holy Trinity Church. Read more
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18 March 2025
Children’s Bubble Party comes to Emsworth
Praise party maestro, songwriter and children’s worker Doug Horley brought his Bubble Party to Emsworth. Families packed into St James’ Church for a spectacular event that included bubbles of all kinds, including one that encased the church’s curate. He had previously visited both local schools for presentations that mixed Science and RE to explain more about the great world we live in. Read more
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18 March 2025
American interns aim to make a difference in Ryde
There has been a friendly American invasion in Ryde, with six people from the US state of Georgia involved in ministry from within the town’s CofE churches. The two co-ordinators and four interns all live together in a modern monastic community next to one of the town’s churches. Read more
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17 March 2025
in GeneralBishop appoints new priest for Blackmoor and Whitehill
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Amanda Sim to be the new priest-in-charge of St Matthew’s, Blackmoor and Whitehill, to the north of Petersfield. She’ll move north after completing her curacy at St Peter’s, Petersfield. Yet only nine years ago she wasn’t even baptised or confirmed. Read more
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14 March 2025
in GeneralSafeguarding adviser loves variety of her role
Safeguarding adviser Karen Johnson is a former social worker who loves the variety of her current role with our diocese. She’s one of several diocesan advisers who support our parishes in handling safeguarding issues. Read more
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11 March 2025
LENT APPEAL: Supporting mission in the global Church
Some of the proceeds from the Bishop’s Lent Appeal this year will go towards the Anglican mission agency USPG. Our clergy and lay ministers had an excellent opportunity to hear more about their work during a Bishop’s Study Day held in our cathedral. Read more