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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Bishop Steven 'hopeful' for the future
First published on: 8th January 2026Bishop Steven sat down with BBC Radio Oxford's Phil Mercer to look back on his time in the Diocese of Oxford and looking forward to his retirement in July.
Share your views on our new bishop
First published on: 7th January 2026As the consultation period opens, everyone in the Diocese of Oxford is invited to have their say.
A thank you from the bishops
First published on: 6th January 2026Bishops Steven, Gavin, Mary and Dave share a message of thanks for Epiphany.
What kind of God do we believe in?
First published on: 24th December 2025Bishop Steven shares a Christmas Eve reflection, inspired by the beautiful new window in Christ Church Cathedral.
Bishop Steven's Christmas message
First published on: 24th December 2025Bishop Steven reflects on his last Christmas as the Bishop of Oxford, sharing God's love with us and BBC Radio Oxford’s Phil Mercer.
'We stand in sadness and solidarity'
First published on: 14th December 2025Once again as faith and civic leaders we stand in sadness and solidarity with those in Australia facing up to the horrific terrorist attack on the Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.
Bishops respond to rise in 'Christian nationalism'
First published on: 11th December 2025'Love thy neighbour, as God loves you' – Bishops respond to rise in 'Christian nationalism'
Can't help falling in love with Elvis
First published on: 9th December 2025The legacy of Elvis Presley lives on in Oxford in the most unlikely place – the pulpit of St. Michael at the North Gate Church, Cornmarket Street.
"Jamaica needs partners right now" - Bishop's Advent Appeal
First published on: 5th December 2025Bishop Steven discussed the Advent Appeal for Jamaica and the Cayman Islands on BBC Radio.