News Stories
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14 March 2025
in GeneralSafeguarding adviser loves variety of her role
Safeguarding adviser Karen Johnson is a former social worker who loves the variety of her current role with our diocese. She’s one of several diocesan advisers who support our parishes in handling safeguarding issues. Read more
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5 March 2025
in GeneralLENT APPEAL: support for women in sex industry
Some of the donations to the Bishop’s Lent Appeal in 2025 will go towards the work of Vista at Harbour Church, which helps women who are in the sex industry, or who have been trafficked. Read the story of Esther, who is one of those they have helped in recent years. Read more
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4 March 2025
in GeneralBishop urges prayers for national leaders
Bishop Jonathan urged prayers for the leaders of NATO countries as they work out the best way to help Ukraine against Russian aggression. He was speaking at our Diocesan Synod meeting the day after a meeting between President Trump and President Zelenskyy in the White House Read more
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23 Feb. 2025
in GeneralSailors are back near the coastline they love
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Alex Coakley-Youngs to be the new team vicar at Harbour Church, based at All Saints Church in the centre of the city. He and his wife Emma know the area well, having both been involved with sailing around our coastline Read more
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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