The Church of England Diocese of Portsmouth covers 129 parishes across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It embraces areas from the heart of urban Portsmouth to the rolling hills of the South Downs. Our churches range from beautiful historic Saxon and Norman buildings to modern, purpose-built centres. Our cathedral (left) is located in the heart of Old Portsmouth. Our worshippers are involved with innovative mission, social justice, effective discipleship and serving their local communities. And our church schools and academies are committed to providing the best education possible for our children. Explore our website and discover more.
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Church attendance on the up
Church attendance on the up
Our pews are filling up, figures show Read more
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New shape of lay ministry
New shape of lay ministry
Discover more about three different types of lay minister Read more
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Our vision and strategy
Our vision and strategy
Discover more about our priorities as a diocese Read more
Latest News
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8 June 2026
Canadian priest appointed as vicar of West Leigh
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Jenn Camirand as vicar of St Alban’s, West Leigh. ... read more
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2 June 2026
‘Social media brought me to faith’
Will Limburn embraced faith by studying by himself – including discovering more via Instagram, TikTok ... read more
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1 June 2026
Our pews are filling up, figures show
The latest attendance figures show that our congregations are growing overall across our diocese. Some ... read more
Upcoming Events
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10 June, IN: Mission
Evangelistic Dinner
This evening, with a subsidised three-course meal, offers the chance to bring a friend along ... read more
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12 June, IN: Children and Young People
High Tide youth service
High Tide is where church youth groups from all denominations join forces for the evening. ... read more
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13 June, IN: Boards, Synods & Committees
Diocesan Synod
Meeting of our Diocesan Synod. read more
Latest vacancies
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Children and Youth
Youth Team Leader, Crofton
CLOSING DATE: 03/07/2026 * Crofton Parish has a long history of ministry to children and ... Read more
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Clergy
Vicar, Ventnor & Bonchurch
CLOSING DATE: 12/06/2026 * The three churches in the parishes of Ventnor and Bonchurch seek ... Read more
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Clergy
Assistant Vicar, Portsea (0.5)
CLOSING DATE: 19/06/2026 * The primary purpose of this role is to assist the Vicar ... Read more
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Children and Youth
Children, Youth & Families Co-ordinator, Crookhorn
CLOSING DATE: 30/06/2026 * The Church of the Good Shepherd, Crookhorn, is seeking a fun, ... Read more
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