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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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Citizens gather to make a difference in Milton Keynes

First published on: 4th November 2025

As part of its mission to strengthen democracy and civil society in general, Citizens Milton Keynes gathered a number of civic leaders to encourage them to work together and further build the alliance of civic institutions across the city.


Welcoming new licensed lay ministers to the diocese

First published on: 3rd November 2025

Six candidates were licensed for lay ministry at the annual service for Licensed Lay Ministers at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday.


Prayer request for Jamaica and the Cayman Islands

First published on: 30th October 2025

Together we pray for Jamaica and the Cayman Islands and the other areas in the Caribbean affected by the total devastation brought by Hurricane Melissa.


Oxfordshire man wins national gravedigger title for second time

First published on: 28th October 2025

An Oxfordshire man has been crowned best gravedigger in the country for 2025, 11 years after his first win.


Living Black Shero: Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu

First published on: 22nd October 2025

This Black History Month, Racial Justice Adviser the Revd Polly Falconer takes a look at some of the people who have inspired her... Living Black Shero: Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu


Priest-poet Esther has an Altar Ego

First published on: 22nd October 2025

Priest-poet the Revd Esther Lay is celebrating being signed by the same literary agent who represents the Poet Laureate following an award-winning year.


Parish nurse to serve deprived area

First published on: 22nd October 2025

A new parish nurse will be serving an Aylesbury housing estate, thanks in part to funding from the Diocese of Oxford.


Altar egos – what pastimes do our priests have outside of the church?

First published on: 16th October 2025

Priest and part-time actor the Revd Sorrel Shamel-Wood found herself taking on a very familiar role recently as she portrayed a vicar in a recent epsidoe of Eastenders.


Awards on the menu for new church café

First published on: 16th October 2025

A church café in Windsor has walked away with not one but two of the top prizes at the annual Maidenhead Coffee Festival, just a year after opening.


Leaders gather to unite against hate and call for compassion

First published on: 16th October 2025

Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders Unite Against Rising Hate and Call for Compassion Across Communities. The Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders Group has issued a joint statement of solidarity in response to recent hate incidents across the UK, including the attack on the Manchester Synagogue and the targeting of mosques in Peacehaven, Brighton, and other areas.

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