News Stories
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4 July 2024
Brother and sister are both now clergy
The Rev Jo-Anne Newton was one of those ordained deacon at a special service in our cathedral this summer. She joins her brother, the Rev Jonathan Jeffery, who was first ordained in 1997 and is now vicar of Leigh Park and Warren Park. It’s not the only family link in this year’s ordination services. Read more
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3 July 2024
in GeneralBeautiful cascade of knitted flowers at St Peter’s
Titchfield Yarn Bombers have created a beautiful cascade of flowers pouring down the tower at the west door of St Peter’s Church, Titchfield. Read more
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3 July 2024
in SchoolsBishop Jonathan launches national ‘Flourish’ initiative
Bishop Jonathan led the national launch of the new ‘Flourish’ initiative, which aims to create a series of worshipping communities in schools and colleges. Our diocese is one of 12 that will pilot the idea over the next two years. Four of our schools will work in partnership with local churches to create voluntary groups meeting at lunchtime or after-school groups to discover more about the Christian faith. Read more
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30 June 2024
in GeneralSix new priests ordained in special service
Bishop Jonathan ordained six new priests in a special service in our cathedral. The six, who had previously been ordained as deacons last year, were anointed with oil to symbolise their new role. And priests from across our diocese and beyond joined the bishop in laying hands on them. Read more
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29 June 2024
in GeneralFive-year-old has feet washed during ordination service
Bishop Jonathan ordained 18 new deacons and six new priests at two service in our cathedral. All of the deacons had their feet washed, to symbolise their new role as servants of others. Bishop Jonathan also washed the feet of five-year-old Lucas Ashworth, alongside his newly-ordained mum Emily. Read more
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25 June 2024
MY FAITH: “I’m glad I waited for God’s call”
Lizzie Davidson is one of 18 people who will be ordained deacon at our cathedral on Saturday. She’s happy that she waited 10 years to respond to God’s call. Read more
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22 June 2024
Island students heading for Taize
Students from The Bay C of E School and Christ the King College on the Isle of Wight are heading for a visit to the Taize Community in France with Bishop Jonathan. They'll experience prayer, worship and the chance to live in community with thousands of other young people at this Christian centre of pilgrimage. Read more
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18 June 2024
in GeneralRefugee Week 2024 launched at our cathedral
Our cathedral hosted the local launch of Refugee Week 2024, with an evening of colour, food and music. The event included performances by those who had sought refuge and asylum in this country, and celebrated the contributions they make to our life and culture. Read more
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11 June 2024
Young people given taste of parish ministry
Are you aged 18 to 24 (or do you know of someone who fits the bill)? You could get some valuable experience of parish ministry via a diocesan-wide scheme that aims to give young people a flavour of what it is like to be involved in church leadership. Read more
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6 June 2024
in GeneralD-Day Memorial dedicated in Gosport
Bishop Jonathan dedicated a new D-Day Memorial in Gosport, on the day we marked 80 years since the start of the Normandy invasion. Among those present was a 98-year-old D-Day veteran, George Carpenter, who broke the ground to mark the start of the creation of the memorial Read more