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There were celebrations in Oxford on Sunday as 20 new deacons were ordained at Christ Church Cathedral. There were two services led by the Bishop of Buckingham, the Rt Revd Dave Bull and the Bishop of Reading, the Rt Revd Mary Gregory, respectively.
Hundreds gathered in Oxford last week to take part in the 21st annual Oxford Interfaith Peace and Friendship Walk.
The Revd Philippa White has been appointed as the next Bishop's Chaplain for Bishop Steven.
Bringing an engaging energy with them, young people became consultants for the clergy attending the Oxford diocesan clergy conference. For the first time ever, students from four Church of England schools led worship during the Eucharist and also shared reflections on the reading.
The diocese triennial clergy conference took place in Derbyshire where clergy heard a series of speakers and workshop leaders on the topic of Chosen, Called and Commissioned.
The Bishop of Oxford has paid tribute to Pope Francis following the announcement of his death.
Diocesan Synod met on Saturday 8 March at Didcot Civic Hall, with safeguarding and children’s and youth ministry topping the agenda.
Christmas messages from Bishop Steven, Bishop Gavin, and Bishops Designate Mary and Dave, and details of Christmas services.
After a turbulent week in the Church of England, the Diocesan Synod met for the first meeting of the new triennium on Saturday.
Earlier this week, Bishop Steven spent two days visiting Amersham and Wendover deaneries.