News - Diocese of Oxford

Dominic Grieve KC completes governance review of Christ Church, Oxford

First published on: 17th May 2023

Dominic Grieve KC has completed his independent review of the governance of Christ Church, Oxford, and a report setting out recommendations to the Governing Body. We look forward to engaging with its conclusions in the coming months.

Community of St Frideswide is drawing to an end

First published on: 28th April 2023

Though valuable for a season and for those involved, the end of the 2022/23 academic year is the appropriate time for the project to be brought to an end.

Prayers of thanksgiving and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples published

First published on: 20th January 2023

Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples were published on 20 January along with a book of draft worship resources.

Bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex couples

First published on: 18th January 2023

Church of England bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex unions and are set to issue an apology to the LGBTQIA+ community.

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 Deacons 2022

First published on: 6th June 2022

32 new deacons to be ordained at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday 2 July by the Bishop of Oxford.

Growing roots in Chipping Norton and Woodstock

First published on: 25th May 2022

The Bishop of Oxford continues his Deanery visits with a trip to FarmED in Oxfordshire.

Prospering communities in Abingdon

First published on: 19th May 2022

Bishop Steven spends an afternoon with clergy in the Abingdon Deanery, visiting two youth work charities and joining lay leaders for an evening of conversation.

Awards for distinguished service to the church

First published on: 16th May 2022

Four Honorary Canons installed at Christ Church Cathedral and two people admitted to The Order of St Frideswide by the Bishop of Oxford, on 14 May.

Diocesan Synod “ March 2022

First published on: 18th March 2022

Diocesan Synod members gather online for the first meeting of 2022, looking at Personal Discipleship Plans and Living in Love and Faith.