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Diocesan Chief Executive Announces Departure
Andrew Robinson, the Chief Executive of the Diocese of Winchester, is to leave office at the end of October 2021. He served in the role for 13 years, having...
Bishop of Southampton reopens Bournemouth church after extensive renovations
One of Bournemouth’s iconic churches reopened its doors this weekend after a 12-month renovation project. The reopening of the newly revitalised St Mike’s Church in Bournemouth was marked by...
Southampton’s first all-through school ‘tops out’
Southampton City Councillors and the Diocese of Winchester’s Director of Education, Jeff Williams, joined with the school’s Headteacher among others to celebrate the ‘topping out’ of St Mark’s Church...
Help for Afghan Refugees
Asylum Seekers and Refugees Asylum seekers and refugees are amongst the most marginalised and unfairly vilified people in our society. They are sometimes confused with people who are economic...
Urgent appeal for Afghan refugees housing
There’s an urgent need for accommodation for the refugees coming from Afghanistan now. The Home Secretary announced that the government will work with international partners to resettle up to...
Bishop of Winchester announces retirement
The Bishop of Winchester, the Rt Rev Dr Tim Dakin, has today announced his retirement, having formally notified HM The Queen of his intention to step down. He will...
Reflection and Reconnection at St James’ by the Park community art exhibition
This weekend, St James’ by the Park, Shirley is providing the local community with a chance to reflect on the past year and reconnect with one another through an...
Thank You Day
Transcript Today, Sunday, the 4th of July is being marked as Thank You Day. It’s been a challenging year – more than a year now. And the pandemic has...
26 new members of the clergy ordained in Winchester as the Diocese
26 new members of the clergy ordained in Winchester as the Diocese welcomes record-breaking intake of new ministers New deacons will serve parishes across Hampshire and East Dorset In...