News Stories
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1 Dec. 2021
in GeneralMessage from chair of Safeguarding Advisory Panel
Here's a message from Kerry Young, who now chairs our Diocesan Advisory Safeguarding Panel Read more
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23 Nov. 2021
in GeneralChurch hides ‘baby Jesus rocks’ ahead of Christmas
Those living around the Crookhorn area are being invited to search for small rocks, hidden by churchgoers, that will help to tell the story of Christmas. These ‘baby Jesus rocks’ are small rocks with characters painted onto them, which have been placed in various parts of the community for you to find. Read more
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22 Nov. 2021
in GeneralPortsmouth Cathedral at the heart of Christmas this festive season
In 2020, many experienced a Christmas where so many of the ways we traditionally mark the season were denied. This year, Portsmouth Cathedral welcomes all to celebrate this extraordinary time of the year, from heart-warming events to traditional carol services. Read more
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17 Nov. 2021
in SchoolsWork to start on new £5m island school
Construction work will soon start on a brand new school building in Freshwater. The new C of E school will be built on the site of the current All Saints C of E Primary School, and will include children from Yarmouth C of E Primary School. Read more
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30 Oct. 2021
MY FAITH: ‘My trust in God deepened because of the pandemic’
Julia Gay, from St Mary’s Church, Portchester, tells us how her faith blossomed during the pandemic, as she had time to research whether Christianity made sense. Read more
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29 Oct. 2021
in GeneralPoppy display outside historic church marks Remembrance
Worshippers and visitors to a historic church will recall 100 years of the British Legion Poppy Appeal, and the contribution given by animals to the Armed Forces in wartime, with a commemorative exhibition. The two-week event takes place at St Michael and All Angels Church, Chalton, near Clanfield. Read more
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26 Oct. 2021
Senior staff issue statement on our links with Ghana
Our commissary bishop and senior staff have issued a statement regarding our links with the Anglican Church in Ghana, and the support by Ghanaian bishops of a bill being proposed in the country's Parliament. Read more
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18 Oct. 2021
The powerlifting priest who tackled a new sport during lockdown
The Rev Deborah Curram used the pandemic lockdowns to learn how to powerlift, working alongside her son Huw. She's using her new skill to help raise funds for NHS charities and the local churches she works for in Hayling Island. Meanwhile, Huw is competing in the world powerlifting championships in Poland. Read more
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9 Oct. 2021
in GeneralOur new bishop tours the diocese
On the day he was announced as the tenth Bishop of Portsmouth, the Rt Rev Jonathan Frost toured our diocese, meeting worshippers, community leaders and young people. He outlined his priorities, was prayed for by others and listened to some of the issues our communities face. Read more
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8 Oct. 2021
in GeneralNew Bishop of Portsmouth is announced
The tenth Bishop of Portsmouth will be the Rt Rev Dr Jonathan Frost, who is currently Dean of York Minster. Downing Street today announced this news on behalf of HM the Queen. He will succeed the Rt Rev Christopher Foster, who retired earlier this year.
He will spend today touring the diocese, meeting churchgoers, community leaders and church school staff and students. He'll spend time at Portsmouth Cathedral, Newport Minster and St Peter's, Petersfield, in prayer as he takes on this responsibility.
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