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Bishop Philip Mounstephen Elected by College of Canons at Winchester Cathedral
On Tuesday 12th September, the 98th Bishop of Winchester, Philip Mounstephen, was ‘elected’ by the College of Canons at Winchester Cathedral in a ceremony that is steeped in history...
PRESS RELEASE: Bishop-led Delegation from the Diocese of Winchester Revitalises Link with Burundi
Bishop Debbie Sellin (the Bishop of Southampton and the Acting Bishop of Winchester) and a team from Winchester Diocese have just returned from Burundi, a country with which the...
“Friends from Long Ago”: Burundi-Winchester Link Revitalised by Diocesan Visit
Bishop Debbie and a team from Winchester Diocese recently travelled to Burundi, a country with which we have a longstanding ‘companion link’ dating back to the 1970s. In the...
Mothers’ Union Worldwide President Visits Winchester Diocese
The Mothers’ Union Worldwide President, Mrs Sheran Harper, visited the Diocese of Winchester on 9-10 August to join the Mothers’ Union members in marking Mary Sumner Day, on 9...
Ukrainian Young People to Perform in Independence Day Concert
Several young people who came to our diocese as refugees from Ukraine will be taking part in a concert to mark Ukrainian Independence Day next week, which will also...
Celebrating the Success of Summer Holiday Clubs Across the Diocese
Holiday clubs and events throughout the summer are not only fantastic fun for kids, they’re also an incredibly helpful resource for the community, particularly for working parents. It can...
Taizé Pilgrimage for Young Adults 2023
Have you heard of Taize before? And its wonderful ministry to young people from around the world? Taize is a small town in the Burgundy region of France which...
St Francis Church Launch a Sensory Play Hub Project for Children with Disabilities
St Francis Church, Valley Park, has received a grant from Test Valley Borough Council to invest in sensory play equipment, as part of a wider project to better support...
Report From Southampton Youth Fest 2023
This article has been written by Emily Daulby, YTH Worker at YTH CHRCH in Southampton. Southampton Youth Fest saw over 130 young people gather for an incredible weekend of...