News Stories
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5 Feb. 2024
Mum’s tragedy launched national Foodbank project
When mum-of-four Sarah Donaghy’s baby Katie was tragically stillborn, her church rallied round with food and support. That experience inspired her to expand a scheme by which runners contributed to their local Foodbanks. Now it’s happening all over the country. Her local Foodbank in Fareham is one of those that will be supported by our Bishop's Lent Appeal. Read more
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2 Feb. 2024
in GeneralBishop makes two senior appointments
Bishop Jonathan has appointed an interim Archdeacon of Portsdown and a permanent Diocesan Secretary. The Ven Ian Jagger will be our interim Archdeacon, and Philip Poulter has been appointed to the permanent role of Diocesan Secretary Read more
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29 Jan. 2024
in GeneralPioneering is theme of Readers’ Conference
Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) from across the diocese gathered for a weekend of teaching, worship, crafting and good food on the Isle of Wight, with guest speakers from CMS’s Pioneering Parishes team. Read more
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29 Jan. 2024
New Fareham vicar is a church-planter
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Henry Kendal as the new vicar of St John’s Church, Fareham. Henry was vicar at St Barnabas, Woodside Park, in London, until 2022. In his 23 years at the church, they planted six new congregations. Read more
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23 Jan. 2024
in GeneralBathroom Bank to tackle hygiene poverty
Paulsgrove Bathroom Bank has been established at St Michael and All Angels’ Church to tackle hygiene poverty in their local community, opening three days a week for people to collect free toiletries and hygiene products. Read more
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22 Jan. 2024
in GeneralNew island priest will be visiting on a Vespa
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Tony Lawrence to be priest-in-charge designate for four parishes on the Isle of Wight. Tony has just finished his curacy in Ventnor and Bonchurch, and will take charge of four parishes in Godshill, Ventnor, Lake and Shanklin. Read more
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15 Jan. 2024
MY FAITH: Organist inspired to lead worship
Young musician Hallam Saunders was grateful for a bursary scheme that helped him learn to play the organ – including playing our cathedral organ regularly. He enjoys the opportunity to lead others in worship. Read more
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9 Jan. 2024
in SchoolsSchools chalk their doors for Epiphany
Schools in our diocese have been chalking special symbols above their doors as they celebrate Epiphany. They’ve been remembering the story of the magi who visited Jesus when he was very young. Read more
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5 Jan. 2024
in SchoolsBishop Jonathan opens therapeutic learning centre
The bishop opened a new centre in Charter Academy that will offer students help with their social, emotional and mental health. It will bear his name as ‘The Jonathan Centre’, and aims to offer a programme of therapeutic interventions that all students can access. Read more
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4 Jan. 2024
in ChristmasGenerous worshippers create happy Christmas for those in need
Churches across our diocese helped to make it a happier Christmas for families and those in need. Several provided food or Christmas hampers for those who might otherwise have gone without. Read more