News Stories
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5 Feb. 2025
in GeneralAnna Chaplains explore positive picture of ageing
Our Anna Chaplains gathered at our cathedral for a day exploring a positive narrative about ageing. They heard from a variety of speakers before sharing in a worship service led by Bishop Jonathan. Read more
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27 Jan. 2025
in GeneralBishop appoints new rector for Shedfield and Wickham
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Fiona Grove as the new rector of Shedfield and Wickham. She is currently a university chaplain in the Winchester diocese Read more
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22 Jan. 2025
in GeneralReaders get creative at annual conference
Our lay ministers spent a weekend at their annual conference, led by Hopeweavers. It gave them a chance to be creative as they responded to spiritual inspiration Read more
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9 Jan. 2025
in GeneralCanadian priest appointed to lead island churches
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Ryan Cook as the new priest-in-charge for churches in Cowes, Northwood and Gurnard on the Isle of Wight. Ryan is a Canadian who has been ministering in Florida over the past few years. Read more
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6 Jan. 2025
in GeneralNew Lead for Revive will support clergy and lay leaders
The Rev Neil Smart has been appointed as our diocese’s new Lead for Revive. This means he’ll be heading up the part of our diocese’s strategy that involves supporting and empowering our clergy and lay leaders. Read more
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10 Dec. 2024
in GeneralNew Bishop of Richborough to be based in our diocese
The new Bishop of Richborough will be the Ven Luke Irvine-Capel, who is currently the Archdeacon of Chichester. He was welcomed this morning by Bishop Jonathan Frost at St Saviour's Church, Stamshaw. He will act as one of the Church of England’s Provincial Episcopal Visitors, providing episcopal oversight for traditional Catholic parishes. Read more
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9 Dec. 2024
in GeneralBishop appoints new interim minister for Hayling Island
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Nick Todd as the interim minister for Hayling Island. He is a former BBC radio producer and has worked as chaplain in the British Army for 18 years. Read more
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12 Nov. 2024
in GeneralBishop Jonathan responds to the Makin report
Bishop Jonathan has reaffirmed his commitment to the primary importance of safeguarding across our diocese in the wake of the Makin Report. Read more
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25 Oct. 2024
in GeneralGood Neighbours groups enjoy first conference for years
Delegates from care groups across Hampshire came together for the first conference organised by the Good Neighbours Network for many years. It also saw the launch of their Positive Energy project to help vulnerable people save money on energy bills. Read more
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21 Oct. 2024
in GeneralHampshire villages are full of Joy
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Joy Windsor to be the new priest-in-charge of Blendworth, Chalton and Idsworth. She’s no stranger to these parishes, as she has been serving them as associate priest for the past few years. She’ll also have a role in bringing a C of E presence to Horndean. Read more