News Stories
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26 Jan. 2019
in GeneralBishop appoints new Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight
Bishop Christopher has appointed Canon Peter Leonard to be the next Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight Read more
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31 Dec. 2018
in GeneralVillage war memorial re-dedicated after repair
The war memorial in the village of Meonstoke will be re-dedicated on Sunday by the Archdeacon of the Meon after its repair and conservation Read more
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24 Dec. 2018
in GeneralBishop highlights what happens when we follow the star
The bishop’s Christmas message includes an invitation for all of us to follow the star this Christmas - even if it leads us into unpredictable or risky places Read more
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20 Dec. 2018
in GeneralIlluminated stars light up church buildings for Christmas
Worshippers have mounted illuminated stars onto the side of their church buildings as part of the national Church’s #FollowTheStar campaign Read more
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20 Dec. 2018
in GeneralRemembering loved ones at Christmas
One of the ways Portsmouth Cathedral is helping families this Christmas is through ‘Christmas Stars’, where a visitor can pick up a star ornament and write a message in memory of a loved one. Read more
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19 Dec. 2018
in GeneralChurches will help the homeless and lonely this Christmas
Worshippers from our churches will cook Christmas Day lunches for those who are lonely and offer help to the homeless as they celebrate Christmas Read more
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17 Dec. 2018
in GeneralThe Organ Project wins National Lottery support
St Mary’s Church, Portsea, has received initial National Lottery support for The Organ Project, it was announced today. Made possible by National Lottery players, the project focuses activities around the church’s grand pipe organ, with aims to restore, interpret and celebrate its awe-inspiring Victorian heritage. Read more
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13 Dec. 2018
in GeneralLottery cash boost for Newport Minster
Newport Minster has secured lottery funding towards the final phase of its redevelopment Read more
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23 Nov. 2018
in GeneralWorshippers raise £26,000 to help vulnerable people
Worshippers across the diocese dug into their pockets or held fundraising events to support charities helping asylum seekers and refugees - both locally and across the world. The £26,000 was shared out between five different charities, who were presented with their cheques by the bishop Read more
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22 Nov. 2018
in GeneralConsecration of altar at Langrish Church
St John the Evangelist church in Langrish welcomed Bishop Christopher to the consecration of the altar at a service attended by 60 of the local congregation. Read more