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.
Latest News
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21 March 2025
Safeguarding: A survivor’s story of support
A survivor of church-related abuse has shared his story of how he was supported by ... read more
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20 March 2025
Council decision on Isle of Wight school closures
The Isle of Wight Council has decided to close one CofE school, but has rejected ... read more
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20 March 2025
How our parish safeguarding officers play a key role
Our network of parish safeguarding officers play a key role in helping to keep children, ... read more
Vision and Strategy
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24 February 2025
Project aims to plant two generations of church
An ambitious project aims to plant a church in Fareham – that then plants a ... read more
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26 January 2025
New Lead for Revitalise to support parish mission
The Rev Andrew Axon has been appointed as our diocese’s Lead for Revitalise, to help ... read more
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8 January 2025
Cairns launched with clergy and lay leaders
Bishop Jonathan and senior staff gathered together clergy and lay leaders from some of the ... read more
Upcoming Events
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22 March, IN: Children and Young People
Messy Messiah
Hear Handel’s Messiah, performed by Portsmouth Cathedral Choir, soloists and orchestra, along with children from ... read more
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26 March, IN: Training
Myriad lay-led church planting lunch
Myriad inspires and serves everyday people to form new church communities. This is an open ... read more
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17 April, IN: Worship
Chrism Eucharist
Bishop Jonathan blesses oils for use in parishes and leads ministers from across the Diocese ... read more
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Our diocesan vision is to become:
