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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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Parishes affected by APCS data breach

First published on: 29th August 2025

Last week, over 200 parishes in the diocese were among those contacted by APCS to confirm a data breach.


Christians show their Pride in Reading

First published on: 29th August 2025

There will be music and dancing in Reading this weekend (30 August) as Reading Pride hits the streets.


Meal service curries favour with refugees

First published on: 28th August 2025

Monday night is curry night for asylum seekers and those housed by the council in a hotel in Summertown, Oxford.


Churches at centre of welcome for new residents

First published on: 28th August 2025

Welcoming Abbey Fields with ice lollies and smiles!


Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders condemn mosque crime

First published on: 20th August 2025

The Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders group today issued a united statement condemning the crime perpetrated against the Central Oxford Mosque.


New Archdeacon of Buckingham announced

First published on: 3rd August 2025

The Diocese of Oxford is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Gavin Knight as Archdeacon of Buckingham, which has come about due to the upcoming retirement of The Venerable Guy Elsmore.


St John Henry Newman

First published on: 1st August 2025

The Bishop of Oxford reflects on the news from the Vatican that St John Henry Newman is set to become a Doctor of the Church.


How to... Be a school governor

First published on: 29th July 2025

Sue Hunter, governor of Wantage Church of England Primary School, describes a role which combines helping the next generation thrive with developing board-level experience.


The beauty of Bubble Church

First published on: 28th July 2025

Following a successful launch in March 2025, Revd Mark Nam shares more about Bubble Church.


Marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day

First published on: 28th July 2025

In a world where conflict and division still cause deep suffering, this VJ Day anniversary invites churches and communities to pray, remember and seek peace.

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