News Stories
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5 June 2024
in GeneralPortsmouth hosts national D-Day anniversary event
Our city hosted the UK’s national commemorative event to mark 80 years since D-Day – the pivotal moment in the Second World War. A 90-minute presentation from D-Day veterans, military musicians and city schoolchildren was watched by royalty, politicians, dignitaries and thousands of city residents. Among those involved were members of our churches and schools Read more
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24 May 2024
in GeneralGrants enable work to take place at Idsworth
Grants totally £18,500 have been made to allow conservation and repair work to take place at St Hubert’s Church, Idsworth – the ‘church in a field’ that has become a popular South Downs tourist destination Read more
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22 May 2024
in GeneralNew priest appointed for Titchfield
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Penny Thatcher to be the new associate priest in Titchfield. She’s currently a curate in Chandlers Ford, and will arrive with some expertise in the area of caring for older people. Join her for her licensing service on June 6. Read more
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20 May 2024
in GeneralCelebrating 30 years of women priests
Our cathedral hosted a service to mark 30 years since the ordination of the first women priests in our diocese. It was a service led almost exclusively by women, including some from the 1994 cohort who were ordained in our diocese and elsewhere. And the Rev Ruth Jagger, who wasn’t able to stay until the end of the service in 1994, was this time helping to lead the Eucharist. Read more
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20 May 2024
in GeneralArmy chaplain to take on parish role
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Dave Crees to be priest-in-charge of St Paul’s Church, Sarisbury Green. He has been an Army chaplain for the past 20 years. He hopes to be licensed in November. Read more
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7 May 2024
in GeneralBishop appoints new team rector for Newport, Carisbrooke and Gatcombe
Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Chris Bradish to be the new team rector for the parish of Newport and Carisbrooke with Gatcombe. Chris, who is currently rector of Andover parish in north Hampshire, will move to the Isle of Wight over the summer with his wife Naomi and three children. The bishop is expected to license him to the new role in September. Read more
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1 May 2024
in GeneralHRH Prince Edward celebrates reopening of Newport Minster
HRH the Duke of Edinburgh helped worshippers celebrate the reopening of Newport Minster after a final £2.6m project to complete its refurbishment. The royal Duke was shown around the building before a service attended by 400 people from across the island and beyond. Prince Edward read a passage from the Bible and thanked all those who had contributed to the refurbishment. Read more
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25 April 2024
in GeneralRoyal duke to visit as Newport Minster reopens
HRH the Duke of Edinburgh will visit Newport Minster to celebrate its reopening after a major refurbishment. Prince Edward will read a passage from the Bible during the reopening service on May 1. He will also thank island craftspeople, funders, staff and volunteers who have been involved in the seven-month refurbishment project. The idea is that the Minster becomes a valuable community venue at the heart of the island, as well as a spiritual hub. Read more
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18 April 2024
in GeneralNewport Minster to re-open after major refurbishment
The historic Newport Minster will re-open on May 1 after a major project to refurbish the inside of the building. It has involved installing underfloor heating, better toilets, a new kitchen, new seating, and new meeting rooms. The minster will now aim to be a magnet for community groups, as well as a spiritual hub for the island. Worshippers will welcome up to 400 specially-invited guests for the formal re-opening service, and local community groups will start to use the building immediately. Read more
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9 April 2024
in GeneralFormer Obama aide to deliver keynote lecture
A former aide to President Barack Obama will deliver this year’s Dolling Lecture at Portsmouth Cathedral. Michael Wear will speak on ‘The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life’ on April 17 in our cathedral Read more