News Stories
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5 Feb. 2025
in GeneralAnna Chaplains explore positive picture of ageing
Our Anna Chaplains gathered at our cathedral for a day exploring a positive narrative about ageing. They heard from a variety of speakers before sharing in a worship service led by Bishop Jonathan. Read more
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27 Jan. 2025
in GeneralBishop appoints new rector for Shedfield and Wickham
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Fiona Grove as the new rector of Shedfield and Wickham. She is currently a university chaplain in the Winchester diocese Read more
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27 Jan. 2025
New officer to support work with children, families and young people
Bishop Jonathan has appointed Heather Powney as the new Children, Families and Youth Officer for our diocese. She comes with experience as a teacher and working as a church youth worker Read more
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26 Jan. 2025
New Lead for Revitalise to support parish mission
The Rev Andrew Axon has been appointed as our diocese’s Lead for Revitalise, to help us to implement our diocese’s strategy. Read more
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22 Jan. 2025
in EnvironmentBronze Eco Diocese award for Portsmouth Diocese
Portsmouth Diocese has been awarded a Bronze Eco Diocese award by A Rocha, the organisation that runs the Eco Church project. Read more
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22 Jan. 2025
in GeneralReaders get creative at annual conference
Our lay ministers spent a weekend at their annual conference, led by Hopeweavers. It gave them a chance to be creative as they responded to spiritual inspiration Read more
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21 Jan. 2025
in EnvironmentFirst net zero carbon conference for diocese
The Diocese of Portsmouth hosted its first Net Zero Carbon conference at Portsmouth Cathedral last Saturday, in collaboration with Guildford and Chichester dioceses, with over one hundred people gathering to learn and be inspired by various speakers and leaders. Read more
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9 Jan. 2025
in GeneralCanadian priest appointed to lead island churches
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Ryan Cook as the new priest-in-charge for churches in Cowes, Northwood and Gurnard on the Isle of Wight. Ryan is a Canadian who has been ministering in Florida over the past few years. Read more
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8 Jan. 2025
Cairns launched with clergy and lay leaders
Bishop Jonathan and senior staff gathered together clergy and lay leaders from some of the ‘Cairns’ formed as part of our diocese’s vision and strategy. The Cairns were officially launched with tea and cake at Harbour Church. Read more
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6 Jan. 2025
in GeneralNew Lead for Revive will support clergy and lay leaders
The Rev Neil Smart has been appointed as our diocese’s new Lead for Revive. This means he’ll be heading up the part of our diocese’s strategy that involves supporting and empowering our clergy and lay leaders. Read more