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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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Youngsters snack and chat with local MP

First published on: 9th October 2025

Young people at Snack Chat welcomed a special guest recently as local MP Tan Dhesi joined their group. The youth community cafe meet at St Paul’s church in Slough every Wednesday and has grown from its launch in May to regularly hosting 20 youngsters each week.


Diocese has given more than £5million to parish projects

First published on: 9th October 2025

More than £5million has been handed out by the diocese to parishes since the Development Fund was launched in 2019.


Fourteen dogs and one very brave cat join church service

First published on: 9th October 2025

Fourteen dogs and one very brave cat were welcomed to the pet service at St Francus of Assisi church in Terriers, High Wycombe.


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...

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