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The latest news and features from the Diocese of Oxford. To contact the press office, please call 01865 208 277 (out of hours 07880 716761) or email communications@oxford.anglican.org.

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Join in a cathedral celebration of pilgrimage

First published on: 28th February 2020

A series of events designed to promote and celebrate pilgrimage will take place in Oxford's Cathedral over the next year as part of a national initiative. The year 2020 has been designated the Year of Cathedrals, Year of Pilgrimage by the Association of English Cathedrals.


A contemplative, compassionate and courageous Holy Week

First published on: 5th March 2020

A contemplative, compassionate and courageous Holy Week. In Thatcham, Berkshire, the team have incorporated the 'three Cs' from our Common Vision for a contemplative, compassionate and courageous Holy Week.


An inspirational life of service

First published on: 9th March 2020

This eulogy, by the Revd Canon Dr Peter Groves describes an incredibly inspirational life well lived.


Christmas funding boost for Berkshire church

First published on: 9th March 2020

A rural Berkshire church will be celebrating this Christmas as the National Churches Trust has confirmed a grant of £15,000.


Award-winning Berkshire churchyard team joins a national drive for more community gardens

First published on: 9th March 2020

A national scheme to create community gardens using the world's most famous Bible verses has enlisted the help of an award-winning Berkshire church that prides itself on its idyllic outside space.


Generous giving

First published on: 10th March 2020

Generous giving. WHEN Jonathan Farnhill saw the advert for a Generous Giving Adviser for the Diocese of Oxford, he found it irresistible.


Oxford's Fr Philip on of the last flights from Nepal after charity Everest trek

First published on: 25th March 2020

Retired vicar Fr Phillip Nixon is back in his home in Botley, Oxford, after catching one of the last flights out of Nepal after climbing to Everest's South Base Camp for Christian Aid.


Can you help The Children's Society with 'on-the-ground' intelligence?

First published on: 22nd April 2020

Can you help The Children's Society with 'on-the-ground' intelligence?. The Children's Society is gathering information and evidence about what's happening on the ground.


Revd Geoff's new Diocesan Synod Role.

First published on: 29th April 2020

THE Revd Canon Geoff Bayliss is the next Chair of the House of Clergy at the Oxford Diocesan Synod.


New Sub Dean of Christ Church appointed

First published on: 11th May 2020

A new Sub Dean of Christ Church Cathedral has been appointed. Revd Richard Peers is expected to take up the post later this year.

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