Articles by: Diocese of Winchester - Communications Team
Remembrance 2024 – How the Diocese of Winchester Paid Tribute
Church communities around the diocese have been marking Remembrance Sunday, gathering people together for services, creating visual displays, and remembering those who have given then lives, while praying for...
Winchester Cathedral Announce the Retirement of Dean Catherine Ogle
The Very Reverend Catherine Ogle, Dean of Winchester Cathedral, has announced that she is to retire on 1st May 2025. Dean Catherine has held the position since February 2017...
Statement in Response to the John Smyth Review
The Diocese of Winchester acknowledges with deep sadness the horrific abuse perpetrated by John Smyth and the significant pain caused to so many. We welcome the publication of Keith...
Light Parties and Autumn Events Across the Diocese
Churches across our diocese held light parties and other autumnal events as an alternative to Halloween parties this October. Many of churches opened their doors to host activities like...
St Clements Boscombe Sees God at Work Through its Kids’ Breakfasts Scheme
St Clements Church in Boscombe is situated in an area of significant poverty. In March last year the community started providing breakfasts each Thursday morning for children on their...
Safeguarding Officers Share Experiences of Safeguarding Sunday
Safeguarding Sunday is an awareness campaign spearheaded by Christian charity Thirtyone:eight, which encourages churches to speak openly about safeguarding and help protect vulnerable people. Defending the rights of vulnerable...
Archbishop Justin Encourages Diocese to “Share the Good News” at Cathedral Eucharist
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby, addressed people from across the Diocese of Winchester who gathered for a Service of Morning Prayer and Eucharist this morning,...
Encouraging Report from the Creation Care and Sustainable Buildings Day
On Saturday 19 October, over 70 people gathered at Christ Church Winchester for the diocesan Creation Care and Sustainable Buildings Day. It was an opportunity to consider God’s call...
Celebrating the Service of Consecration for Our New Bishop Rhiannon
The new Bishop of Southampton, the Rt Revd Rhiannon King, was consecrated as bishop at a service held at Canterbury Cathedral last Friday 18th October. Many representatives from our...