News Stories
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26 March 2023
in GeneralNew interim team rector for Newport and Carisbrooke
Bishop Jonathan has appointed Canon Sarah Chapman as the interim team rector for Newport and Carisbrooke with Gatcombe on the Isle of Wight. She’s an experienced priest who is coming out of retirement to lead this parish for between six and 18 months, until a permanent team rector is appointed. She’ll be licensed on April 4 at St John’s, Newport. Read more
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22 March 2023
in GeneralRefugees preparing to welcome hosts to Ukraine
Mother and daughter Olha and Dasha came to the UK as part of our diocese’s scheme for Ukrainian refugees. They fled after the Russian invasion last year, and have been making a new life in Southsea. They’d love to welcome their hosts, Judy and Andrew Walker, to visit them back in Ukraine, once the war is over. Read more
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21 March 2023
in GeneralBishop blesses newly-planted fig tree at nursing home
The Home of Comfort Nursing Home in Southsea was visited by Rt Rev Dr Jonathan Frost, Bishop of Portsmouth, who planted and blessed a fig tree donated by Hampshire Tree and Garden, replacing another tree that was causing problems. Despite the cold weather, several residents and their families attended the ceremony, which concluded with the bishop sprinkling holy water on the tree and leading everyone in prayers. Read more
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21 March 2023
in EnvironmentToddler group helps towards achieving Eco Church award
St George’s Church, Waterlooville, is working towards an Eco Church bronze award and has made its grounds more bird-friendly. The church’s Eco Church Group and Toddler group collaborated to put up four bird boxes and six bug hotels. Read more
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19 March 2023
in GeneralNew Archdeacon of the Meon appointed
Bishop Jonathan has appointed Canon Kathryn Percival to be the new Archdeacon of the Meon, it was announced today. Kathryn, who is Canon Chancellor and Vice Dean at our cathedral, will be responsible for supporting the ministry of parishes in the Gosport, Fareham, Bishop’s Waltham and Petersfield deaneries. Read more
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18 March 2023
Conference inspires parishes in mission
Clergy and lay leaders from across our diocese came together for a day conference on growth. They took part in a conference on ‘Leading Your Church Into Growth’ (LYCIG), held at St George’s Church, Portsea. Canon Robin Gamble, director of LYCIG led the session, which helped parishes think about practical ways to develop their mission and outreach. Read more
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14 March 2023
in SchoolsSchools take part in Lights of Hope project
Church schools across our diocese were involved with a project based on a ‘Light of Hope’ art installation, which was suspended above Winchester Cathedral’s nave between October and January. It inspired pupils across Hampshire to create their own miniature lights of hope. Read more
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14 March 2023
in GeneralRe-dedication of historic Lawrence Monument
Following its conservation, a century-old work of art monument to Dorothy Marshall Lawrence, the heiress to the Marshall and Snelgrove Department Store fortune, was re-dedicated by the Rev Canon Anthony Hulbert, at a special service held on Sunday 12th March at Andrew’s Church, Meonstoke. Read more
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13 March 2023
in GeneralVillage church honoured for its commitment to caring for animals
St Michael and All Angels, Chalton was chosen by the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals as joint winners of the Animal-Friendly Church Awards for 2022. Read more
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12 March 2023
in GeneralNew priest appointed for Sheet
The Rev Bruce Deans has been appointed as the new priest-in-charge of Sheet. Bruce, who is currently vicar of St John’s, Fareham, will have an additional deanery role, inspiring others in mission and evangelism. Read more