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Marking the beginning of their ordained ministry as they prepare to serve churches and communities across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
The special service was led by the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft; the final ordination he will conduct before retiring as Bishop of Oxford later this year.
The Revd Cassa Messervy began her new role as the new Archdeacon of Buckingham on 1 March 2026.
His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of the Bishop of London, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, Downing Street has announced.
Working at the Taizé Community in France in her mid-20s started Joan's journey to being part of the first cohort of women to be ordained priest in 1994.
Women took centre stage at a special Eucharist service at Christ Church Cathedral to mark 30 years since women were first ordained priests in the diocese.
Bishop Olivia, the diocese’s first female suffragan bishop, and the Revd Canon Liz Jackson reflect on the ministry of women, 30 years on from their ordination.
As we look forward to the service of celebration for the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women as priests, the Revd Stella Fairburn shares her memories of being a history maker.
March 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of women ordained as priests in the Church of England. The Ven Christine Allsopp was one of the first women ordained in the diocese at Reading Minster.