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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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Bells to ring out against human trafficking

First published on: 1st February 2024

An international day of prayer and awareness against human trafficking will be held on St Bakhita’s Day, 8 February. 


Church donation born out of tragedy

First published on: 1st February 2024

A family supported by their local church during a time of tragedy have raised funds to thank them for their help.


Bishop Olivia announces her retirement

First published on: 31st January 2024

The Bishop of Reading, the Rt Revd Olivia Graham, has announced she will retire later this year.


Sharing is caring in Sunningdale

First published on: 25th January 2024

Parishioners in Sunningdale have been showing their love for the local community by delivering sustenance to body and soul. 


Congo Appeal helps community faith and health

First published on: 25th January 2024

“Poverty makes itself known in people’s food and clothing … [with] tattered clothing marginalising them.”  


Parish administrator steps down after 36 years’ service

First published on: 24th January 2024

A parish administrator in Newbury will retire after 36 years’ service to her church, having originally only signed up for two years! Sally Breach agreed to take on the role at St Mary’s Church in Shaw cum Donnington short term but loved it so much she stayed. 


Church launches digital tour guide for visitors

First published on: 23rd January 2024

A church in Oxfordshire has become the first to establish its own localised WI-FI network for visitors. 


Clergy comings and goings

First published on: 23rd January 2024

Clergy comings and goings in the Diocese of Oxford: October to December 2023


Oxford joins together in friendship

First published on: 22nd January 2024

Hundreds of people gathered in Oxford last night to join together in humanity and friendship. 


Care for creation at heart of farm's environmental approach

First published on: 18th January 2024

A Bucklebury farm has become the 50th partner of eco-charity A Rocha UK for its environmental and bio-diversity work. 

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