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Archbishop confirms arrangements following Bishop of Winchester’s retirement
The Archbishop of Canterbury has written to the people of the Diocese of Winchester concerning arrangements for the episcopal vacancy in the Diocese. The full text of his letter...
The Bishop of Southampton Christmas Message 2021
Watch Bishop Debbie’s Christmas Message here. As I prepare to celebrate Christmas with my family, and we look forward to the joy and happiness of the season, I am reminded,...
New appointment to lead ministerial training across Hampshire and East Dorset
The Winchester School of Mission has appointed a new Dean of Licensed Ministry Training to lead ministry training across the Diocese of Winchester. Revd Dr Amy Roche has been...
Churches in Hampshire top national table in reporting their journey to net-zero
Churches across Hampshire and East Dorset have been ranked as the “most responsive” in their emissions reporting, recently published Church of England data has found. In an annual survey...
Bishops to pay tribute to all those who served in the two World Wars…
Bishops to pay tribute to all those who served in the two World Wars and later conflicts alongside communities in Winchester, Southampton and Basingstoke The Bishops in the Diocese...
Bishop of Southampton welcomes refugees and asylum seekers to Southampton
The Bishop of Southampton met refugees and people seeking asylum at a church in Southampton on Friday to welcome them to the city. Bishop Debbie joined a weekly gathering...
Bishop of Southampton officially opens new yurt for New Forest pre-school
The Bishop of Southampton has visited a pre-school in the New Forest for the official opening of the pre-school’s new yurt. The bespoke yurt, surrounded by woodland, has been...
Churches encourage donations to food banks in Harvest celebrations across Hampshire
This month, churches, communities and schools in the Diocese of Winchester have been coming together to donate food to those in need and welcome in the harvest across Hampshire...
Yateley gardener amongst nearly 100 new lay leaders celebrated at Winchester Cathedral
On Saturday, a gardener from Yateley was one of almost 100 people welcomed to new leadership roles within their parishes at a service of celebration at Winchester Cathedral. This...