News Stories
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22 May 2024
in GeneralNew priest appointed for Titchfield
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Penny Thatcher to be the new associate priest in Titchfield. She’s currently a curate in Chandlers Ford, and will arrive with some expertise in the area of caring for older people. Join her for her licensing service on June 6. Read more
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20 May 2024
in GeneralCelebrating 30 years of women priests
Our cathedral hosted a service to mark 30 years since the ordination of the first women priests in our diocese. It was a service led almost exclusively by women, including some from the 1994 cohort who were ordained in our diocese and elsewhere. And the Rev Ruth Jagger, who wasn’t able to stay until the end of the service in 1994, was this time helping to lead the Eucharist. Read more
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20 May 2024
in GeneralArmy chaplain to take on parish role
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Dave Crees to be priest-in-charge of St Paul’s Church, Sarisbury Green. He has been an Army chaplain for the past 20 years. He hopes to be licensed in November. Read more
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17 May 2024
Bishop meets Anglican brothers and sisters in Ghana
Bishop Jonathan spent 10 days in Ghana, meeting all 13 of the bishops who lead the Anglican Church there. He also visited churches, schools and communities across the country. It was his first visit as part of the Inter-Diocesan West Africa Link between Portsmouth diocese and the Anglican dioceses of Ghana Read more
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12 May 2024
CBeebies star Gemma Hunt leads hundreds in pirate parties
Gemma Hunt, who presents Swashbuckle on CBeebies, led a pirate party for 400 parents, grandparents and children at St John the Baptist Church, Locks Heath. Two pirate-themed church services were followed by an evening event at which she was interviewed about her broadcasting career and her Christian faith. It was the latest evangelistic event led by the vicar, the Rev Luiz Lima. Read more
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7 May 2024
in GeneralBishop appoints new team rector for Newport, Carisbrooke and Gatcombe
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Chris Bradish to be the new team rector for the parish of Newport and Carisbrooke with Gatcombe. Chris, who is currently rector of Andover parish in north Hampshire, will move to the Isle of Wight over the summer with his wife Naomi and three children. The bishop is expected to license him to the new role in September. Read more
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5 May 2024
These teenagers aim to model real unity
Every month these teenagers from church youth groups of different denominations meet for a joint youth service. The High Tide youth services bring together 11 to 18-year-olds for games, worship, prayer and a talk. Those who come don’t even know which denomination their Christian friends come from. It’s one way to model ecumenical unity. Read more
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1 May 2024
in GeneralHRH Prince Edward celebrates reopening of Newport Minster
HRH the Duke of Edinburgh helped worshippers celebrate the reopening of Newport Minster after a final £2.6m project to complete its refurbishment. The royal Duke was shown around the building before a service attended by 400 people from across the island and beyond. Prince Edward read a passage from the Bible and thanked all those who had contributed to the refurbishment. Read more
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25 April 2024
in GeneralRoyal duke to visit as Newport Minster reopens
HRH the Duke of Edinburgh will visit Newport Minster to celebrate its reopening after a major refurbishment. Prince Edward will read a passage from the Bible during the reopening service on May 1. He will also thank island craftspeople, funders, staff and volunteers who have been involved in the seven-month refurbishment project. The idea is that the Minster becomes a valuable community venue at the heart of the island, as well as a spiritual hub. Read more
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23 April 2024
Drug addict’s life transformed by generous churchgoers
Alison Cairns was homeless and addicted to drugs. She was also grieving from the tragic death of her partner. She was at rock bottom, but was offered a house to live in by the charity Hope into Action Portsmouth. Having a proper home and being supported by local churchgoers has helped her to kick the habit and turn her life around. Read more