Diocese of Portsmouth

Diocese of Portsmouth It's a geographical area of the C of E led by the Bishop of Portsmouth. Our cathedral is in Old Portsmouth and is also a parish church.

The Church of England's Diocese of Portsmouth covers 139 parishes in south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, from Bramshott in the north to Ventnor in the south, from Botley in the west to Emsworth in the east. A small team of diocesan officers helps administer finance, property, social justice campaigns and training courses, as well as offering advice to parishes and church schools on a range of issues.

Coming up this Sunday: we'll be launching our centenary year with an event after Choral Eucharist in our cathedral. We'l...
08/10/2026

Coming up this Sunday: we'll be launching our centenary year with an event after Choral Eucharist in our cathedral. We'll be explaining what's happening during 2027, as we celebrate 100 years of our diocese and cathedral. Because we're in our 99th year, there will be some complimentary 99 ice creams available. Join us at 7pm on Sunday. And find out more here: www.portsmouth.anglican.org/100

08/10/2026

This Saturday afternoon at St Agnes.

Please pray for Petersfield Deanery Officers Susie Collingridge, Amanda Greenlee and David Normington, Reader Eleanor Ch...
08/10/2026

Please pray for Petersfield Deanery Officers Susie Collingridge, Amanda Greenlee and David Normington, Reader Eleanor Childs (PtO), retired clergy Felicity Heal, Sylvia Roberts and Anthony Smyth.

Pray too, for Ghana Link, Diocese of Cape Coast, + Victor Atta-Baffoe, Dean, Ebenezer Love Annan, Diocese of Dunkwah, + Paul Appiah-Sekyere.

07/10/2026

Curious?
Why not join our FREE 10-week introductory course run by Diocese of Portsmouth
'The Wisdom of Christ ', an introduction to Christian spirituality.

Starting Monday 16th Nov, 7:30pm each week.
(refreshments from 7pm)

Please see image for more details and how to book.

07/10/2026
Please pray for the parish of Rowner and its clergy Victoria Morgan.
07/10/2026

Please pray for the parish of Rowner and its clergy Victoria Morgan.

Please pray for the parish of Lee-on-the-Solent, its clergy Paul Chamberlain, Will Alvarez and Mary Ball, Anna Chaplain ...
06/10/2026

Please pray for the parish of Lee-on-the-Solent, its clergy Paul Chamberlain, Will Alvarez and Mary Ball, Anna Chaplain Jayne Barter, and PtO clergy Jan B**r, Ann Leonard, Janet Minkkinen and Trevor Reader.

05/10/2026
Members of the Haven Church in Gosport were out this morning, helping to clear up after last night's protest. They were ...
05/10/2026

Members of the Haven Church in Gosport were out this morning, helping to clear up after last night's protest. They were also praying for all those who live and work in Gosport, the emergency services, and all those involved in the asylum process, as they cope with these difficult situations.

Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Anna Norton to be the new vicar of St. Simon's Church, Southsea, it was announced ...
05/10/2026

Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Anna Norton to be the new vicar of St. Simon's Church, Southsea, it was announced today. She is currently vicar of Ripley and rector of Ockham with Hatchford and Downside, in Guildford diocese, and is expected to begin her new role in January. Read more about her here:

Bishop Jonathan has appointed the Rev Anna Norton as the new vicar of St Simon's Church in Southsea. Anna is currently a vicar in the Guildford diocese, but has lived in various parts of the world. She is looking forward to being near the sea at Southsea.

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Portsmouth
PO28HB

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