News - Diocese of Oxford

New Diocesan Secretary announced

First published on: 27th March 2019

New Diocesan Secretary announced. A committed Christian who has held senior roles within higher education and the national Church has been appointed as Oxford's next Diocesan Secretary.

School governor David retires after 30 years

First published on: 25th March 2019

School governor David retires after 30 years. HIGH Wycombe Church of England School said farewell to its longest-serving governor recently.

Diocesan Synod statement concerning the Dean of Oxford

First published on: 12th March 2019

Diocesan Synod statement concerning the Dean of Oxford. Saturday 17 November 2018 : The Bishop of Oxford gave a statement to the meeting of the Oxford Diocesan Synod.

Five people honoured for services to the Church

First published on: 29th January 2019

Three people made Honorary Canons of Christ Church Cathedral and two admitted to the Order of St Frideswide.

Bedgrove's Lydia wins the Sermon of the Year contest

First published on: 25th January 2019

Bedgrove's Lydia wins the Sermon of the Year contest. A MASSIVE congratulations to Bedgrove's Lydia Lee who won the 2018 Church Times Sermon of the Year competition.

Hospice chaplain shares his expertise with Russian bishop

First published on: 25th January 2019

The Revd Graham Sykes, Chaplain at Sobell House Hospice, shares his expertise with Bishop Panteleimon of Orekhovo-Zuevo from the Russian Orthodox Church.

Air cadet chaplains honoured for their work

First published on: 24th January 2019

Air cadet chaplains honoured for their work. TWO air cadet chaplains have been honoured for their work with Regional Commandant's Certificates of Merit.

Welcoming 12 new Licensed Lay Ministers

First published on: 3rd November 2018

Hundreds of people flocked to Oxford's Christ Church Cathedral to watch 12 people become Licensed Lay Ministers in a special service.

Clergy Comings and Goings

First published on: 29th October 2018

October's Comings and Goings.

Meet our new Bishop's Advisor in Women's Ministry

First published on: 11th October 2018

Throughout her career, the Revd Felicity Scroggie has found herself encouraging people to develop their confidence and gifts. Felicity has recently been appointed as Bishop Steven's first Advisor in Women's Ministry.