News Stories
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12 Oct. 2022
in SchoolsTeaching in church schools is a vocation
Teaching is a vocation, and teaching in our church schools is often a specific vocation. Among those who spoke in our recent diocesan magazine about why they went into teaching was Elizabeth Chambers, now headteacher at Bembridge C of E Primary School, on the Isle of Wight. She talks about what makes a C of E school different. Read more
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5 Oct. 2022
in GeneralComprehensive review aims to keep people safe
The Past Cases Review 2 (PCR2) is the most comprehensive safeguarding review our diocese has ever carried out. We asked reviewers who were independent of our diocese and the Church to sift through decades of paperwork to help us to deal appropriately with any outstanding safeguarding concerns from previous years.
That review has now been completed, recommendations have been made, and any outstanding safeguarding concerns are being dealt with. Read more -
27 Sept. 2022
Anna Chaplaincy takes off on island
One of our bishop’s priorities is to provide practical and spiritual support for the more elderly members of our communities via Anna Chaplaincy. This will involve a network of Anna Chaplains working in parishes, benefices and clusters across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The first of our Anna Chaplains to be commissioned, Anne Powell, is already going into care homes and visiting individuals at home. Read more
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26 Sept. 2022
in GeneralReaders licensed at cathedral
Bishop Jonathan licensed three new Readers at the cathedral on Saturday 24th September. Read more
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26 Sept. 2022
in GeneralFounder retires from counselling service
Jackie Brookfield, who has been involved with All Saints Counselling Service since it started 30 years ago, has retired. Others have paid tribute to her commitment over the decades. Read more
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21 Sept. 2022
in GeneralCathedral hosts safeguarding conference
Our cathedral hosted our diocese’s first safeguarding conference. The day-long event brought together clergy, parish safeguarding officers and congregation members to offer detailed support for those who help to keep our churches safe. Read more
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18 Sept. 2022
in GeneralWorshippers thank God for the life of Queen Elizabeth II
Our cathedral and churches across the diocese hosted civic services of commemoration and thanksgiving for HM Queen Elizabeth. Dignitaries from across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight attended services at which we thanked God for her lifetime of service and her Christian faith. Our cathedral service followed an ecumenical service in Guildhall Square. Read more
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13 Sept. 2022
in GeneralCivic services to thank God for the life of the Queen
Churches across our diocese will be hosting services this weekend to give thanks for the life of Queen Elizabeth II. Worshippers will pray for our new King, the Royal Family and our nation at this time of national mourning. Special civic services will take place in Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham, Gosport, Petersfield and Newport. Read more
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9 Sept. 2022
in GeneralChurches open for people to pay their respects
Our churches are open for people to pay their respects to HM Queen Elizabeth II after her death was announced. You are welcome to light an candle, say a prayer and sign a condolence book, as you give thanks to God for her life and pray for her family, our new king and our nation. Read more
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8 Sept. 2022
in GeneralBishop pays tribute to HM the Queen
The Bishop of Portsmouth has paid tribute to HM the Queen after the sad news of her death was announced. He paid tribute to her devotion, faithfulness and Christian faith. Read more