News Stories
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25 June 2025
in GeneralRoyal 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
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23 June 2025
in GeneralEducation 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
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21 June 2025
in GeneralThree 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
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17 June 2025
in GeneralNew 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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16 June 2025
in GeneralMarking seven decades since ordination
The Rev Arnold Bennett marked 70 years since his ordination as a priest by returning to Portsmouth Cathedral for Evensong. He had served as a curate in Hayling Island in the 1950s, under Bishop Launcelot Fleming, before moving to Stevenage and then Norfolk. He was pleased to be welcomed by the current interim priest-in-charge of Hayling Island, the Rev Nick Todd, at our cathedral. Read more
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5 June 2025
in GeneralWorshippers surround all seven deaneries with prayer
Worshippers from our churches are spending seven days walking around all seven of our deaneries in turn, praying as part of Thy Kingdom Come. The global prayer initiative happens from Ascension Day to Pentecost Sunday each year, and this is its 10th anniversary. Each Prayer Pilgrimage during the day is followed by an evening prayer celebration in one of the churches in that deanery. Read more
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2 June 2025
in GeneralSafeguarding role for parish priest
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Beth Yeandle as associate priest for Crofton parish. That means she’ll continue to minister in Holy Rood and St Edmund’s Churches in Stubbington. She also has a national role, advocating on behalf of survivors of church abuse, as part of the implementation of the Makin Report. Read more
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27 May 2025
in GeneralWhiteley church thrives in new home
Hope Church, Whiteley, is thriving in its new home in Cornerstone CofE Primary School. It means the congregation can now relinquish land that it had previously earmarked for a newly-built church. Read more
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23 May 2025
in GeneralFormer curate takes on lay ministry role
The Rev Matt Grove has been appointed as our new Lay Ministry Discipleship Officer. He will take overall responsibility for the training, development, and ministry of Licensed Lay Ministers across our diocese, and look to start and develop other training programmes. That means he will effectively be our Warden of Readers, and will also be responsible for other Licensed Lay Ministers, including lay pioneers and other lay workers. Read more
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20 May 2025
in GeneralNew podcast for young people by young people
A ground-breaking new podcast, designed by young people, for young people, with help from the Council of Social Responsibility, is creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive space to discuss emotional wellbeing. Read more