News Stories
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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
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10 Oct. 2024
in GeneralCommunications director authors manual for churches
Our diocese’s Director of Communications has written a third edition of the manual for churches to communicate more effectively. Fully revised and updated, 100 Ways To Get Your Church Noticed is now available to buy. Read more
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8 Oct. 2024
in GeneralGenerous worshippers raise £9,000 for those in need
Worshippers across our diocese have raised more than £9,000 to help those in need, across our diocese and in the Middle East. The donations and cash raised via our Bishop’s Lent Appeal has been split between Foodbanks across our diocese and those affected by the conflict in Gaza, Israel and Lebanon. Read more
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29 Sept. 2024
in GeneralInterim Director of Mission and Discipleship appointed
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Andrew Hargreaves to be our interim Director of Mission and Discipleship. Andrew used to have a role working across the diocese as mission development officer, but has most recently been working as associate leader of Harbour Church, Portsmouth. Read more