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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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Getting to know Bishop Designate Mary Gregory

First published on: 5th December 2024

We ask the Revd Canon Mary Gregory some questions on where she finds God in her everyday life and her hopes for her new role.


Getting to know Bishop Designate Dave Bull

First published on: 5th December 2024

We ask the Revd Canon Dave Bull some questions on where he finds God in his everyday life and his hopes for his new role.


Award-winning restoration creates peaceful haven

First published on: 28th November 2024

One of Oxford’s best-kept secrets has been recognised with an Oxford Preservation Trust Award. The Landscape and Public Realm plaque was presented to the Friends of Holywell Cemetery who have breathed new life into the peaceful spot.


From support seeker to support worker - refugee Rose's story

First published on: 28th November 2024

A church project to give asylum seekers in Banbury access to kitchen facilities has come full circle for one of the refugees who has now become the church’s wellbeing coordinator. 


Community garden will grow food and fellowship

First published on: 28th November 2024

A new garden in the centre of Berinsfield has been established to grow community links and food for the table. 


Bishop of Buckingham and Bishop of Reading announced

First published on: 27th November 2024

His Majesty The King has approved the appointments of the Revd Canon Dave Bull as the next Bishop of Buckingham and the Revd Canon Mary Gregory as the next Bishop of Reading. 


Diocesan Synod: a time to reflect

First published on: 22nd November 2024

After a turbulent week in the Church of England, the Diocesan Synod met for the first meeting of the new triennium on Saturday. 


Bishop Steven visits church projects during deanery visits

First published on: 21st November 2024

Earlier this week, Bishop Steven spent two days visiting Amersham and Wendover deaneries.


One thousand poppies mark Remembrance Sunday

First published on: 14th November 2024

​​​​​​​To mark Remembrance Sunday, All Saints’ Church, Ascot Heath launched an initiative to get members of the church knitting or crocheting poppies to form a display.


All aboard! - Migration Justice Summit leads to bus wins! 

First published on: 14th November 2024

At least 60 people from across Thames Valley Citizens gathered in Oxford on Thursday 24 October to hear experiences and barriers facing those who’ve recently migrated to the UK, celebrate the progress in local migration justice campaigns, and join with Citizens UK’s national campaign to ensure the UK’s pathway to citizenship is timely, affordable, and fair.

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