News Stories
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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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25 June 2021
Conference was catalyst for calling
Karen Crowhurst was on a diocesan conference about mission when she was asked - out of the blue - if she had ever considered becoming a Reader, or lay minister. She's now being licensed as a Reader in our cathedral. Read more
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22 June 2021
New pioneer minister fulfils lifelong ambition
Heath Monaghan has wanted to be a church minister since the age of 13. His lifelong ambition will finally be fulfilled on Saturday when he is ordained as a pioneer minister for our diocese. His new role will mean he is focussed on creating new worshipping communities for those who don't tend to engage with church Read more
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21 June 2021
‘I only found out I was dyslexic when I started ordination training’
It was only when Rajiv Sidhu started training to be a vicar that he discovered he was dyslexic. He’d previously worked as a teacher for 10 years without any issues. Now he’s completed his ordination training and is preparing to be ordained as a deacon with six others at our cathedral. Read more
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18 June 2021
Lauren prepares to skydive for vital charity
Diocesan staff member Lauren McDermott is preparing to skydive to raise money for a charity that is close to her heart. She's raising money for Endometriosis South Coast, which has helped her cope with a painful condition that was diagnosed a few years ago. Read more
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1 April 2021
Cathedral churchwarden receives Maundy money
Cathedral churchwarden Sue Ward has been honoured by the Queen for a lifetime of Christian service. She received Maundy money as part of a tradition that dates back to the 17th century. Read more
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13 Oct. 2020
Cancer didn’t stop me fulfilling vocation
When Mandy Hollingsworth was diagnosed with cancer halfway through her training to become a Reader, she didn’t panic. God had been alongside her in difficult situations before, and he would be there again. She’s now preparing to be licensed as a Reader, to serve at St Mary's Church, in Fratton. Read more
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8 June 2020
94-year-old embarks on long distance fundraising challenge
Inspired by the extraordinary fundraising accomplishments of Captain Tom Moore, 94-year-old Canon John Harwood is embarking on a fundraising challenge of his own. Read more
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9 March 2020
“I learnt to trust God more on African trip”
Liz Quinn went to Ghana for her placement, as part of her training to become a Reader – and it was a life-changing experience. Read more
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16 Jan. 2020
Island worshipper writes biography of Bishop David Sheppard
Isle of Wight worshipper Andrew Bradstock has written the biography of one of the highest-profile bishops of the 20th century, Bishop David Sheppard. As he researched the bishop's life, Andrew became aware of parallels with his own journey of faith Read more