News - Diocese of Oxford

Appointment of first female Dean of Christ Church

First published on: 16th March 2023

The King has approved the appointment of Rev Canon Professor Sarah Foot PhD, FRHistS, FSA as Dean of Christ Church, Oxford. Professor Foot is the first woman to be chosen for the role in Christ Church’s almost 500-year-long history.

New Associate Archdeacon of Dorchester

First published on: 19th February 2023

The Revd Preb Jane Haslam has been appointed as the new Associate Archdeacon of Dorchester.

David Tyler to be Archdeacon of Dorchester

First published on: 26th January 2023

The Diocese of Oxford is pleased to announce that the Revd Canon David Tyler has been appointed as the new Archdeacon of Dorchester.

Five awarded for distinguished service to the Church

First published on: 16th January 2023

Four new Honorary Canons were installed at Christ Church Cathedral and one candidate was admitted to The Order of St Frideswide by the Bishop of Oxford.

New appointments to the Department of Mission and Ministry

First published on: 8th January 2023

The Diocese of Oxford announced today the appointment of the Revd Dr Andy Angel as Director of Formation for Ministry and Dr Andrew Hayes as Lay Ministry Enabler.

Christmas messages from the bishops

First published on: 22nd December 2022

Christmas messages from the bishops in the diocese will be broadcast on Christmas morning on local BBC Radio.

New Chair of Diocesan Advisory Committee

First published on: 12th December 2022

Abigail Lloyd joins the diocese as Chair of the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches.

New Team Rector at Dorchester Abbey

First published on: 24th November 2022

The Revd Jane Willis has been appointed as the new Team Rector of Dorchester and Vicar of Warborough in the Dorchester Team.

70 years of ordained ministry

First published on: 23rd November 2022

The Revd Canon Bob Whiteley has celebrated a landmark 70 years of ordained ministry.

A very different Commentary on the Psalms

First published on: 31st October 2022

The Revd Canon Professor Sue Gillingham published the final volume of her reception history commentary on the Psalms, a 25-year project exploring their range of uses as written text, for art, and in film and literature.