The Church of England Diocese of Portsmouth covers 133 parishes across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It embraces areas from the heart of urban Portsmouth to the rolling hills of the South Downs. Our churches range from beautiful historic Saxon and Norman buildings to modern, purpose-built centres. Our cathedral (left) is located in the heart of Old Portsmouth. Our worshippers are involved with innovative mission, social justice, effective discipleship and serving their local communities. And our church schools and academies are committed to providing the best education possible for our children. Explore our website and discover more.
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Celebrating women priests
Celebrating women priests
We marked 30 years since women priests were first ordained Read more
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Ordinations 2024
Ordinations 2024
Bishop Jonathan will ordain 18 deacons and six priests this month Read more
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Our vision and strategy
Our vision and strategy
Find out about our vision and our strategy to make that vision happen Read more
Latest News
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6 June 2024
D-Day Memorial dedicated in Gosport
Bishop Jonathan dedicated a new D-Day Memorial in Gosport, on the day we marked 80 ... read more
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5 June 2024
Portsmouth hosts national D-Day anniversary event
Our city hosted the UK’s national commemorative event to mark 80 years since D-Day – ... read more
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4 June 2024
Equipped for a new role as ‘the Reverend’
Tom Cooper’s call to ordained ministry came fairly quickly after his conversion to Christianity. He ... read more
Upcoming Events
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09 June, IN: Music
Waterlooville Music Festival
A week long musical extravaganza – the week Waterlooville becomes the entertainment capital of Hampshire! read more
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12 June, IN: Justice
General Election hustings: Isle of Wight West
General Election hustings for the Isle of Wight West constituency read more
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14 June, IN: Children and Young People
High Tide youth service
High Tide is where church youth groups from all denominations join forces for the evening. ... read more
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