News Stories
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8 April 2019
in SchoolsBishop sees new classrooms at island school
Bishop Christopher visited Shalfleet C of E Primary School with Canon Peter Leonard, who will shortly become the new Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight. They visited its new classrooms, met pupils and staff and helped to lead an assembly Read more
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5 April 2019
Bishop’s Council recommends parish reorganisation plans
Our Bishop’s Council has recommended proposals that will reorganise parishes in three areas of our diocese - to help us to grow the church in its discipleship, its impact on society and in the size of its congregations Read more
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3 April 2019
in SchoolsSchool building named after wartime hero
Bishop Christopher officially opened some new classrooms at St Blasius Academy in Shanklin, on the Isle of Wight. They were named in memory of Mary Ellis, a pilot who flew Spitfires and other planes during the Second World War Read more
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2 April 2019
Bishop honours faithful worshippers with award
Eleven stalwarts from parishes across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight were presented with St Thomas Awards for their service to their churches and local communities. Read more
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1 April 2019
in GeneralJoin the cast of Havant’s Passion Play 2019
Christians from churches across the Havant area will join forces to present a play telling the story of Jesus’s life this summer. And you can join the cast to help tell this timeless story. Read more
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17 March 2019
in GeneralPacked congregation sees new Dean installed
The Very Rev Anthony Cane was installed as Dean of our cathedral in a service that included formal ceremony, faithful prayer and soaring melodies. Read more
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14 March 2019
in GeneralNew Dean of Portsmouth to be installed
The new Dean of Portsmouth will be installed by the bishop in a special service at our cathedral on March 16. Read more
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25 Feb. 2019
in GeneralDonation will help this year’s Leigh Park panto
A donation from a local supermarket will help parishioners from Leigh Park stage a pantomime this Christmas Read more
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18 Feb. 2019
“Singing is a natural part of my faith”
Nell Wycherley was born in Barbados and ended up singing in New York’s Carnegie Hall. Now she’s a lay minister in St Mary’s Church, Portchester – but she hasn’t stopped singing. Read more
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14 Feb. 2019
in GeneralLent Appeal to help mental health charities
Each year, Bishop Christopher organises a Lent Appeal to help local and national good causes. And each year, generous worshippers from our diocese donate money and hold fundraising events to support those charities. More than £30,000 has been raised each year recently. This year’s Bishop’s Lent Appeal will raise money to help those with mental health difficulties.
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