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Revd Canon Esther Prior announced as Bishop of Aston

First published on: 12th December 2024

The Revd Canon Esther Prior, Vicar of St John’s Egham in the Diocese of Guildford has today been announced as the next Bishop of Aston at the Church of England Birmingham.

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Statement in relation to the former Ripley Church of England Primary School site

First published on: 11th December 2024

Statement following a Department for Education update on the former Ripley Church of England Primary School site.


Continue to tackle gender-based abuse

First published on: 10th December 2024

Although the 16 Days of Activism is drawing to a close, the call to tackle abuse towards women and girls is never-ending

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Online Advent Calendar for schools and young people

First published on: 29th November 2024

This year's online interactive Advent calendar from the Diocese has been launched for schools and young people to join in with from 1 December

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Bishop Andrew reflects on his last 10 years at Diocesan Synod

First published on: 26th November 2024

The Rt Revd Andrew Watson became the Bishop of Guildford 10 years ago this month and reflected on his time in his Presidential Address at Saturday's Diocesan Synod

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The Bishop of Guildford welcomes 10 new Honorary Canons

First published on: 25th November 2024

Guildford Cathedral hosted the installation of 10 new Honorary Canons at their Choral Evensong last night, who included members of Bishop's Council and Diocesan staff

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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence starts today

First published on: 25th November 2024

Today marks White Ribbon Day and the start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, as we aim to help raise awareness around safeguarding and how we can all help tackle the abuse of women and girls

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Faith in action: Three Dioceses to host Climate Conference

First published on: 15th November 2024

The Dioceses of Portsmouth, Guildford and Chichester will host a first-of-its-kind climate change conference.

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Statement to Church schools following the resignation of the Archbishop

First published on: 13th November 2024

The Diocesan Director of Education released a statement to Headteachers and Trust Leaders of our Church schools following the resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby


Bishop Andrew's statement on the Makin Review

First published on: 13th November 2024

A statement from the Rt Revd Andrew Watson Bishop of Guildford on the publication of the Makin Review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.

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