News Stories


  • New vicar aims to grow congregations

    Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Fran Carabott to be the new vicar of Cosham and Wymering – with a brief to grow the congregations at both churches. Fran has a track record of church-planting, leading the group that created the new congregation at St Margaret’s Church in Southsea and ensuring its buildings were used to engage local families. He’ll begin his new role in September. Read more

  • Priest to begin new role in Paulsgrove

    Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Connie Sherman to be an associate priest in Paulsgrove, joining the team alongside the Rev Hugo Deadman and Clare Hudson. She’ll combine this role with remaining as lead chaplain at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham. Read more

  • Refurbishment work begins at All Saints, Ryde

    Work to refurbish All Saints Church in Ryde has begun – with the aim of serving the local community more effectively. The renovations to its interior will include new heating, a new sound system, and new seating which will include the original pews. The idea is to combine greater accessibility and flexibility with a commitment to retaining the church’s historic features. Read more

  • Bishop appoints new Archdeacon of Portsdown

    Bishop Jonathan has appointed Canon Bob White to be the new Archdeacon of Portsdown, it was announced today. Bob will remain as vicar of St Mary’s, Portsea, spending half his time in the parish role and half his time as archdeacon. He has been acting Archdeacon of Portsdown for the past year. Read more

  • Former Archdeacon appointed as Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich

    Downing Street has announced today that the Rt Rev Joanne Grenfell will be the new Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. Bishop Joanne, who is currently the Bishop of Stepney in London and lead bishop for safeguarding, was Archdeacon of Portsdown between 2013 and 2019. Read more

  • New Anna Chaplains commissioned at multi-generational service

    Four new Anna Chaplains were commissioned during the morning Eucharist service at Portsmouth Cathedral on Sunday 22nd June. Read more

  • Royal presence as pupils pay Canada Day tribute

    HRH Princess Anne attended tributes to Canadian troops who fought in two world wars, which were held at St Mary’s Church in Bramshott, and Liphook CofE Junior School. She read from the Bible in the church service, laid a wreath in the graveyard, and then saw an inspiring presentation from Year 4 pupils at the school. It was part of the annual Canada Day events, which helps villagers to recall their close links with Canada. Read more

  • Education adviser takes on parish role

    Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Richard Wharton to be new vicar of Greatham, Empshott and Hawkley with Priors Dean. Richard has been working as a schools adviser as part of our diocesan education team for the past 11 years. He’ll begin his new role in September. Read more

  • Three new Readers licensed in our cathedral

    Bishop Jonathan licensed three new Readers in our cathedral – Sue Craft, who will serve at Holy Trinity, Fareham; Sam Piggot, who will serve at St Cuthbert, Copnor; and Carolyn Shannon, who will serve at St Francis, Leigh Park. Family and friends packed into the cathedral for the Eucharistic service, which also gave other Readers a chance to renew their vows of ministry. Read more

  • New Reader’s niche is the elderly

    Carolyn Shannon is one of three people who will be licensed as a Reader this summer. Bishop Jonathan will lead the service on July 21 in our cathedral. Carolyn’s ministry in Leigh Park is focussed on the elderly. Read more

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