News Stories
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16 June 2020
in GeneralNew vicar for three island villages
A new priest-in-charge has been licensed for the villages of Newchurch and Arreton. The Rev Kath Abbott was already priest-in-charge of Wroxall and will minister across all three areas after a socially-distanced licensing service with the Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight Read more
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12 June 2020
in GeneralCathedral to re-open for private prayer
Our cathedral will re-open for individuals and households to pray privately from 11am-2pm on Tuesday. That's after the government relaxed the restrictions that have seen church buildings closed during the coronavirus pandemic Read more
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18 May 2020
in GeneralBishop urges recognition for islanders trialling app
Bishop Christopher has urged the government to recognise the service to the nation carried out by those on the Isle of Wight as they trial an app that aims to help to combat the spread of coronavirus. Read more
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8 May 2020
in GeneralIsland worshippers trial coronavirus app
Worshippers from our churches are among the Isle of Wight residents trialling the new app that aims to track the spread of coronavirus. The results of this trial should help others around the country as we seek to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read more
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7 May 2020
in GeneralPortsmouth clergy pray specially-written prayer for VE Day anniversary
Clergy from across Portsmouth gathered digitally to pray a specially-written prayer to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day. The Prayer for Portsmouth used imagery that will resonate with those who live and work in the city. Read more
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4 May 2020
in GeneralClergy find innovative ways to help the bereaved during funerals
Our clergy are helping the bereaved to find creative ways to pay their respects to loved ones, despite the restrictions imposed during the coronavirus lockdown Read more
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1 May 2020
in GeneralCathedral’s picnic plans to mark VE Day
Portsmouth Cathedral is among several that will mark the VE Day anniversary with fundraising picnics Read more
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30 April 2020
in GeneralWorshippers recall memories of VE Day
Worshippers from St James Church, Milton, recall the celebrations 75 years ago when the Second World War ended Read more
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17 April 2020
in GeneralThousands watch our Easter services online
Thousands of regular worshippers and non-churchgoers watched online services from people’s homes that recalled Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection throughout the Easter weekend. Read more
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8 April 2020
in GeneralNew Director for Portsmouth Pathway
Our diocese and Ripon College, Cuddesdon, have announced a new Director of Portsmouth Pathway, their unique centre for training clergy and lay ministers alongside each other. The Rev Dr Richard Wyld, currently bishop's chaplain, will take on the new role Read more