News Stories
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23 Jan. 2007
in GeneralOur new friends in Baghdad
ONE meets in leafy villages in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The other operates in the most dangerous city in the world. But the Portsmouth branch of the Mothers’ Union has created a new link with the Mothers’ Union in Baghdad to offer them prayer, support and practical help. Read more
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21 Dec. 2006
in GeneralBishop appoints new diocesan secretary
Bishop Kenneth has appointed a new diocesan secretary to run the diocese’s finances and administration. Read more
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14 Dec. 2006
in GeneralBishop recovers after bone marrow transplant
BISHOP Kenneth is now recovering at home after undergoing a bone marrow transplant in a bid to beat leukaemia. Read more
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14 Dec. 2006
in GeneralHavant MP hopes deal will be struck
HAVANT MP David Willetts has expressed his hope that the Church of England and developers strike a deal to release cash for community projects in Waterlooville. Read more
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12 Dec. 2006
in GeneralInterfaith co-ordinator stresses 'other faiths not offended by Christmas'
OTHER faiths are not offended by Christians celebrating Christmas, according to Portsmouth’s interfaith co-ordinator. Read more
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20 Nov. 2006
in GeneralBishop speaks about Prisons Week
The presidential address given by the Rt Rev Trevor Willmott, Bishop of Basingstoke, at diocesan synod on November 11 to mark Prisons Week (November 20-26) Read more
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20 Nov. 2006
in GeneralPhotos from the Archbishop of Canterbury's visit
Photos from the day conference at Portsmouth Cathedral, led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams Read more
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20 Nov. 2006
in GeneralArchbishop helps us to discover the soul of communities
Here's a fuller version of the article that will appear in December's edition of the Pompey Chimes - with more quotes taken from the Archbishop of Canterbury's visit to our cathedral on November 17. Read more
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8 Nov. 2006
in GeneralArchbishop helps us improve our communities
Worshippers and community leaders will discuss how to create better communities around Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight after hearing from the Archbishop of Canterbury. Read more
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24 Oct. 2006
in GeneralPlans altered to allay local fears
PLANS to extend a Purbrook church have been modified after concern from local residents. Read more