News Stories


  • 1,000 years of church history celebrated

    A major project to create an embroidery to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Corhampton Church has been completed. The project was begun with schoolchildren ahead of the Covid pandemic. It's part of a series of celebrations to mark this significant anniversary. Read more

  • Bishop’s farewell Parliamentary speech urges action for poorest

    Bishop Christopher made his valedictory speech as a member of the House of Lords, as he stepped down as Bishop of Portsmouth. In a debate about the Queen’s Speech, he questioned how the government might achieve their aim of ‘levelling up’. Read more

  • Vicar’s flock includes real sheep

    Vicars are used to looking after their flock, but few actually have real sheep to care for alongside their congregations. The Rev Ali Morley welcomed six ewes to a field next to her church, and now is caring for six lambs they’ve given birth to. Read more

  • Tributes paid to Bishop Christopher as he steps down

    Bishop Christopher has retired as Bishop of Portsmouth after more than a decade of faithful service. His farewell Choral Evensong service in our cathedral included some of the music that has been important to him over more than 40 years of ordained ministry, and the world premiere of a piece specially composed for the occasion. Read more

  • Bishop to bid farewell after 10 years in the role

    Bishop Christopher will retire as Bishop of Portsmouth after more than 10 years in the role. He will symbolically lay down his crozier on the altar of our cathedral before walking out of the west doors, at the end of a farewell service on April 24. From that moment, he will no longer be Bishop of Portsmouth. Past and present colleagues have paid tribute to his caring and thoughtful ministry. Read more

  • Churches respond with prayer and thanksgiving to remember HRH Prince Philip

    Our churches opened their doors to help people pray and reflect after the death of HRH Prince Philip. They are also hosting some extra services of remembrance and thanksgiving for his life. Bishop Christopher will preach at both Newport Minster and Portsmouth Cathedral. Read more

  • Villagers enjoy innovative Easter activities

    Villagers enjoyed innovative Easter activities hosted by All Saints Church in Denmead, including outdoor scenery telling the story of Holy Week, a family Easter trail, a colouring competition and the creation of a knitted daffodil arch over the porch Read more

  • Generous worshippers help families to celebrate Easter

    Generous worshippers donated more than 500 Easter eggs, plus gardening equipment, to help vulnerable families this Easter. The donations were handed over to agencies who work with needy families and women who have experienced abuse. Read more

  • Film project aims to tell the story of Easter

    Amateur actors and writers in the Havant area have combined to tell the story of Jesus's final week on Earth. The team behind Havant Passion Plays have created a series of films which will be shared during Holy Week called 'the Road to Easter'. Each day, a new character will tell the story of Jesus's death and resurrection from their point of view. Read more

  • Royal recognition for hospital chaplain

    HRH the Duke of Cambridge has spoken to the lead chaplain of Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust to thank her for her valuable work during the Covid pandemic. Read more

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