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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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Bishop Helen-Ann honoured by Oxford college

First published on: 19th January 2016

Bishop Helen-Ann honoured by Oxford college. The Bishop of Waikato has been elected an honorary fellow of her former Oxford college.


Cholsey Church commemorates Agatha Christie's death

First published on: 19th January 2016

Cholsey Church commemorates Agatha Christie's death. CHOLSEY Churchyard was the scene of a special commemoration last month on the 40th anniversary of the death of Agatha Mary Clarissa Mallowan, better known to the world as Agatha Christie.


Fairtrade chocolate production comes to the Diocese

First published on: 19th January 2016

The Fairtrade chocolate used in the 2016 Real Easter Egg is being produced in Banbury this year as a result of increasing demand.


God in the life of...

First published on: 19th January 2016

God in the life of.... GAYNOR van der Burton is only too aware of the importance of health and fitness in relation to food, exercise and spirituality.


Faculty application system now available online

First published on: 4th January 2016

Faculty application system now available online. We are now able to offer the option of applying online for faculties or List B (archdeacon's) permissions.


Watch volunteers prepare for a Christmas Day with a difference in Abingdon

First published on: 22nd December 2015

At Abingdon's Peachcroft Christian Centre, volunteers work hard to provide a Christmas Day meal for the lonely and vulnerable.


Praying in Abingdon

First published on: 21st December 2015

Praying in Abingdon. CHURCH volunteers at a special Christmas prayer space watched and prayed as shoppers fled from Abingdon's Poundland store following a fatal stabbing.


Christmas Tree Festival

First published on: 21st December 2015

Christmas Tree Festival. STOWE Parish Church was transformed into a winter wonderland for its first ever four-day Christmas Tree Festival.


A Christmas Story

First published on: 14th December 2015

A Christmas Story. Tony Parkins tells a fictional tale about an unexpected Christmas discovery.


Book now for the Bloxham Faith Festival 2016

First published on: 14th December 2015

Book now for the Bloxham Faith Festival 2016. THE third Bloxham Festival of Faith and Literature takes place from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 February 2016.

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