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This is a text-only version of an article first published on Monday, 10 April 2017. Information shown on this page may no longer be current.


AS the celebrations of 20 years since the first women priests were ordained gather momentum, a Government debate on the invaluable contribution they have made to the Church of England took place in Westminster on March 20.

The backbench discussion included speculation about the positive contribution women will make when they are consecrated as bishops in the Church of England.

Read the full debate, including the contribution of Sir Tony Baldry, Second Church Estates Commissioner and MP for Banbury in North Oxfordshire, here. And don't forget to RSVP if you are coming to the Sharing the Journey, the Oxford Diocese's celebration of and thanksgiving for 20 years of women priests.

The event, on Saturday, June 7 starts with a service at Oxford's Cathedral at Christ Church at 11am, followed by a Panel Discussion at St Mary the Virgin Church.

To book, indicating whether or not you want to use the creche, email tinadstirling@aol.com or call 01296 747587.

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