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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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Marking the confirmation of election of our new Archbishop of Canterbury

First published on: 28th January 2026

Today Bishop Sarah Mullally becomes the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.


St Mary's Church in Turville secures win for young architect of the year

First published on: 28th January 2026

Libby Watts was named as Young Architect of the Year for 2025 for her work on St Mary's Church in Turville.


Government announces replacement scheme for church repairs and renovations

First published on: 27th January 2026

The Government has made its long-awaited announcement on the replacement of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme


Training now available for parishes in use of new DBS system

First published on: 21st January 2026

Parish level users can now book on to training courses that will allow them to use our recommended DBS system


Visit Växjö - Opportunity for curates and incumbents

First published on: 20th January 2026

The Revd Maria Jukes, chair for the Växjö Link Committee, invites curates and incumbents on a special trip to visit our link diocese in Växjö.


Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

First published on: 20th January 2026

Dr Marina Ngursangzeli Behera, Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, reflects on Ephesians 4 and how Christ represents all of us.


Looking to the light on Plough Sunday

First published on: 14th January 2026

Blessing tractors and remembering the joys and challenges farmers face was part of the Wild Plough Sunday service at Hambleden.


William heads up committee for care of church buildings

First published on: 14th January 2026

The 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 2026

Andrew 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 2026

The clergy comings and goings across the Diocese of Oxford between October and December 2025

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