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Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally to be 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

First published on: 4th October 2025

His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of the Bishop of London, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, Downing Street has announced.


Welcoming the new Archbishop of Canterbury

First published on: 3rd October 2025

We are delighted at the announcement that the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE is to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury.


Faith leaders stand in solidarity with Jewish community

First published on: 3rd October 2025

The Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders Group has today issued the following statement in response to the devastating terrorist attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester.


An important presence at the Oxford Deaf Festival

First published on: 2nd October 2025

The Diocese of Oxford’s Deaf Church joined 700 people at the Oxford Deaf Festival, sharing faith, welcome, and joy with the Deaf community.


Māori scholar's posthumous degree celebrated at service

First published on: 2nd October 2025

Around 90 Māoris celebrated the achievements of a Māori princess at a service at St Andrew’s church on Sunday, the place of her burial.


Al is a finalist in Young Chorister contest

First published on: 2nd October 2025

A singer from Dorchester Abbey has been named as a finalist in the BBC Young Chorister of the Year competition.


Dame Polly shares what Calypso means to her

First published on: 2nd October 2025

This Black History Month we are shining a light on events being held throughout the diocese to celebrate the culture and contribution of black people in our communities. Racial Justice Advisor, the Revd Polly Falconer, known as Dame Polly in Calypso circles, shares what the West African music style means to her...


Next Bishop of Jamaica and Cayman Islands enthroned

First published on: 2nd October 2025

The 15th Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, the Rt Revd Leon Golding was enthroned on Sunday, watched by our Racial Justice Adviser the Revd Polly Falconer.


Let's reclaim what our flags stand for

First published on: 25th September 2025

Social justice advisor Hannah Ling takes a look at Operation Raise the Colours and discusses how we can respond, as Christians...


From Oxford to Växjö: Speaking with courage for creation

First published on: 25th September 2025

Over 40 people from the dioceses of Vaxjo and Oxford came together to mark this year’s Creationtide, and reflect on themes of peace, unity and justice.

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