11 awarded for distinguished service to the Church
First published on: 2nd February 2026On Saturday 31 January 2026 eight people were made honorary canons and three candidates were admitted to the Order of St Frideswide
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William heads up committee for care of church buildings
First published on: 14th January 2026The Revd Canon William Whyte will become the next chair of the Diocese of Oxford Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches.
New Independent Safeguarding Panel Chair named
First published on: 14th January 2026Andrew Bickley will become the next Independent Chair of the Diocese of Oxford Safeguarding Panel.
Clergy movements October to December 2025
First published on: 13th January 2026The clergy comings and goings across the Diocese of Oxford between October and December 2025
Diocese duo recognised in King's New Year's honours
First published on: 8th January 2026Two people from the diocese have been recognised in His Majesty the King’s New Year’s Day honours.
Kalantha joins the ministry team
First published on: 12th December 2025The Revd Kalantha Brewis will join the diocese as the Diocesan Director of Ordinands and lead for the wider DDO team. Kalantha will take up her post in March.
'The songs came pouring out of me'
First published on: 26th November 2025Having not written a song for more than 25 years, no-one was more surprised than the Revd Steve Flashman himself when a Christian retreat prompted an ‘outpouring’ of creativity.
Cassa to become Archdeacon of Buckingham
First published on: 24th November 2025The next Archdeacon of Buckingham will be the Revd Cassa Messervy. She takes up the role in March next year.
Bishop Steven announces his retirement
First published on: 18th November 2025The Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, has announced he will retire next July.
Remembering the ultimate act of sacrifice and love
First published on: 11th November 2025Remembrance Reflection by the Revd Kevin Capelin-Jones CF, Chaplain 74HQ Sqn, Bicester