News Stories
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11 April 2022
in GeneralHundreds of Easter eggs donated for families in need
More than 600 Easter eggs and some gardening equipment has been donated to help vulnerable and needy families from local charities. Kind-hearted members of our churches and communities - plus councillors from Portsmouth City Council - donated as part of a Lent appeal run by St Mary's Church, Fratton Read more
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5 April 2022
in GeneralNew safeguarding manager Emily Hassan is appointed
Our new diocesan safeguarding manager Emily Hassan introduces herself Read more
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4 April 2022
in GeneralMemorial stone dedicated to recall wartime sacrifice
A new memorial stone has been dedicated on the South Downs Way to recall the sacrifice made by 33 servicemen in the Second World War as they prepared for D-Day. Former and serving military personnel, as well as civic dignitaries and guests, attended the dedication service near Warnford, at which the names of those who died were read out. Read more
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1 April 2022
in GeneralChurchgoers to welcome Ukrainian refugees into their homes
Churchgoers across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will invite refugees from Ukraine to live alongside them. We’re launching a drive to find 50 individuals or families who can host refugees fleeing from the horrific conflict in Ukraine. We’re working with the charity Citizens UK, who can help to link us with refugees in Ukraine, Poland and Moldova. Read more
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12 March 2022
in GeneralYoung people take centre stage at bishop’s installation
Children and young people took centre stage as the Rt Rev Jonathan Frost was installed as the tenth Bishop of Portsmouth in a colourful and enthralling service in our cathedral. Three separate choirs led worship, while secondary school students led Bishop Jonathan in and out of the cathedral, and presented him with his robes and episcopal insignia. It was a joyful occasion, with around 500 members of our churches, community, civic dignitaries and guests attending. Read more
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23 Feb. 2022
in GeneralMemorial dedicated at tragic wartime crash site
A memorial stone will be dedicated in April at the site of a plane crash during the Second World War, which claimed the lives of 33 servicemen. There will be a service on April 4 at the site, near old Winchester Hill in the South Downs. Read more
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26 Jan. 2022
in GeneralMajor donations allow work to be completed on Newport Minster
Major donations towards the refurbishment of Newport Minster will allow the project to renovate and refurbish the building to be completed. The funding, worth more than £1.5m will allow the minster to be a centre for community, civic and island life. Read more
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18 Jan. 2022
in GeneralBishop Jonathan confirmed as tenth Bishop of Portsmouth
Bishop Jonathan Frost has been confirmed as the tenth Bishop of Portsmouth in a legal ceremony in London. It was part of a service held in St Mary-le-Bow, at which he was given spiritual responsibility for our diocese. The Archbishop of Canterbury also gave Bishop Jonathan a special charge, encouraging him to reach out in mission and service to those within and outside our churches Read more
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9 Jan. 2022
in GeneralArchdeacon of the Isle of Wight to step down
The Ven Peter Leonard, Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight and team rector of Newport and Carisbrooke with Gatcombe, is to step down. He will move on to become chief executive of a charity. Read more
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7 Jan. 2022
in GeneralChurch stalwart marks 80 years as member
John Cheverton from Seaview has marked 80 years as a church member - serving as a choirboy, organist and PCC secretary since joining in 1941. Read more