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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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Memorials to those lost in air disasters

First published on: 10th July 2025

Two services took place to remember soldiers and airmen lost in air disasters in Dorchester.


Food and fellowship with Swedish friends

First published on: 10th July 2025

In June, a group from the Akeman Benefice and Bicester and Islip Deanery enjoyed a six-day visit to the parish of Mönsterås with Fliseryd in our Swedish link diocese of Växjö.


Celebrations as 20 new deacons are ordained

First published on: 9th July 2025

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.


Walkers come together for peace and friendship

First published on: 3rd July 2025

Hundreds gathered in Oxford last week to take part in the 21st annual Oxford Interfaith Peace and Friendship Walk.


Celebrations at priesting services as deacons are ordained

First published on: 30th June 2025

There were celebrations and selfies this weekend as 18 deacons were ordained priest at services around the diocese.


Meet the ordinands - 2025

First published on: 26th June 2025

Twenty new deacons will be ordained at Christ Church Cathedral on 5 July, going on to serve their curacies throughout the diocese.


Reflective service launched for regatta visitors

First published on: 26th June 2025

Alongside the rowing and celebrating at next week’s Henley Royal Regatta will be the opportunity to join a new contemplative service.


Church charity serves up new premises to feed the hungry

First published on: 26th June 2025

New premises for St Mark’s Meals in Milton Keynes means all elements of the charity can come under one roof.


Vicar shortlisted for national diversity award

First published on: 25th June 2025

The Revd Mark Nam, Vicar at St John the Evangelist in Woodley, Reading, has been shortlisted in the National Diversity Awards.


Mixing music and ministry for festival-goers

First published on: 25th June 2025

Music and ministry will combine for ordinand Lewis Simonds this week as he forms part of the Church of Glastonbury.

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