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.
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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
Priest-poet Esther has an Altar Ego
First published on: 22nd October 2025Priest-poet the Revd Esther Lay is celebrating being signed by the same literary agent who represents the Poet Laureate following an award-winning year.
Welcoming the new Archbishop of Canterbury
First published on: 3rd October 2025We are delighted at the announcement that the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE is to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
Kim joins Church House Secretariat team
First published on: 17th July 2025A new face will be joining the team at Church House in September as we welcome Kim Grosvenor to the Director of Secretariat role.
Celebrations as 20 new deacons are ordained
First published on: 9th July 2025There were celebrations in Oxford on Sunday as 20 new deacons were ordained at Christ Church Cathedral. There were two services led by the Bishop of Buckingham, the Rt Revd Dave Bull and the Bishop of Reading, the Rt Revd Mary Gregory, respectively.
Celebrations at priesting services as deacons are ordained
First published on: 30th June 2025There were celebrations and selfies this weekend as 18 deacons were ordained priest at services around the diocese.
Meet the ordinands - 2025
First published on: 26th June 2025Twenty new deacons will be ordained at Christ Church Cathedral on 5 July, going on to serve their curacies throughout the diocese.
Church volunteers honoured with BEM awards
First published on: 19th June 2025Two church volunteers have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Philippa to become Bishop's Chaplain
First published on: 5th June 2025The Revd Philippa White has been appointed as the next Bishop's Chaplain for Bishop Steven.