News Stories
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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
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3 Jan. 2024
in EnvironmentCathedral achieves silver Eco Church award
Portsmouth Cathedral has received a silver Eco Church award to recognise the progress it has made towards reducing its carbon footprint and promoting conservation of God’s planet. Read more
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25 Dec. 2023
in ChristmasCathedral’s Midnight Mass broadcast on BBC1
Our cathedral’s Midnight Mass was broadcast live by the BBC as we began our Christmas Day celebrations. The service was led by the Dean and the sermon was preached by Bishop Jonathan. It was one of many carol services held during December as we celebrated Advent and Christmas. Read more
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22 Dec. 2023
in GeneralArchdeacon of Portsdown to step down
The Archdeacon of Portsdown, the Ven Jenny Rowley, will step down from her post at the end of January, it was announced on Friday 22nd December, 2023. Read more
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19 Dec. 2023
in GeneralVentnor man to return as vicar
The Rev Tom Burden, who grew up in Ventnor, will return home to become vicar of Ventnor and Bonchurch. He is currently interim director of an Anglican school in Jerusalem, which has attempted to bring communities together despite the current conflict. He says only the offer of becoming vicar of his hometown would have enticed him back to the UK. Read more
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18 Dec. 2023
New clergy chosen to lead Ryde project
Bishop Jonathan has appointed two new clergy to lead the project to help revitalise our churches in Ryde. The Rev Heath Monaghan will become team rector of the five churches in Ryde and the Rev Olly Mitchelmore will become team vicar. They’ll help to lead the project that aims to create brand new congregations and to help the existing congregations to engage with their local community. Read more