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The latest news and features from the Diocese of Oxford. To contact the press office, please call 01865 208 277 (out of hours 07880 716761) or email communications@oxford.anglican.org.

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Archdeacon Guy to retire in September

First published on: 8th May 2025

The Ven Guy Elsmore, Archdeacon of Buckingham, will be retiring from his post at the end of September.


Hundreds of young people share fun and faith!

First published on: 8th May 2025

Young people from across Wycombe gathered for a weekend of fun and fellowship at the second annual Wycombe Youth Weekender.


Speakers from all our link dioceses to join conference

First published on: 8th May 2025

Speakers from all of our link dioceses will be coming together next week for the Partners in World Mission conference.


Bells will ring out to mark VE Day 80th anniversary

First published on: 8th May 2025

A chain of bells will ring across Witney on VE Day to mark the 80th anniversary of peace in Europe. On Thursday commemorations and bell ringing will take place across the diocese to remember the events of 80 years ago.


Ten-year-old Theo is a Tower Wizard!

First published on: 7th May 2025

Theo the Tower Wizard will be among those ringing the bells at Hambleden church to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday.


Katie joins as Hong Kong Communities Enabler

First published on: 7th May 2025

With a cultural foot in Hong Kong and England, Katie Woo is hoping her experiences will help her to be the bridge between the two cultures in Berkshire.


Serena becomes UKME Chapter Dean

First published on: 24th April 2025

The UKME Chapter at the diocese will welcome the Revd Serena Tajima as its next Dean. Serena takes over from the Revd Canon Janet Binns who has stepped down after three years in the role.


Teahouse founder nominated for national award

First published on: 24th April 2025

The Revd Mark Nam has been nominated for a National Diversity Award in the Positive Role Model Award for Race, Religion and Faith category.


Reading welcomes the Revd Fung Lau to Hong Kong ministry

First published on: 24th April 2025

The Revd Fung Ming Lau has been welcomed to Trinity Earley as an Associate Minister with oversight of the Hong Kong Ministry at the church.


Bishop Steven pays tribute to Pope Francis

First published on: 21st April 2025

The Bishop of Oxford has paid tribute to Pope Francis following the announcement of his death.

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