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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New Archbishop of Canterbury
New Archbishop of Canterbury
Bishop Jonathan welcomes the new appointment Read more
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Safeguarding audit
Safeguarding audit
An independent audit of our diocese and cathedral is published Read more
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Season of Creation
Season of Creation
Resources to engage with creation care during Creationtide. Read more
Latest News
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29 October 2025
Mini-stroke gave me impetus to think about confirmation
Bishop Jonathan confirmed 22 Isle of Wight candidates during a service at St Mary's Church, ... read more
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28 October 2025
Attendance at our churches rises for fourth year
Statistics have shown that attendance at CofE churches in our diocese has risen for the ... read more
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25 October 2025
Cathedral offers space for homeless to sleep
Our cathedral will welcome 12 rough sleepers each night from the end of October to ... read more
Latest News
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6 October 2025
Family-friendly Barn Church is launched
Dozens of worshippers have started to come to ‘Barn Church’ – a new style of ... read more
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3 October 2025
Bishop welcomes new Archbishop of Canterbury
Bishop Jonathan today welcomed the announcement that the Rt Rev Sarah Mullally is to be ... read more
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17 September 2025
Independent audit praises safeguarding in diocese and cathedral
An independent audit has praised the transformation of the safeguarding culture within our diocese and ... read more
Upcoming Events
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04 November, IN: Training
WEBINAR: Get your church noticed
This session aims to help you to work out the best strategy for your church ... read more
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05 November, IN: Worship
Collation of the Rev Bruce Deans
The Rev Bruce Deans will be collated as vicar of St Mary Magdalen, Sheet. read more
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08 November, IN: Boards, Synods & Committees
Diocesan Synod
Meeting of our Diocesan Synod. read more
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