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Bishop Andrew remembered

Article published on: 25th March 2026

On Monday, we gathered at the Cathedral and across satellite services to remember and give thanks for the life of Bishop Andrew.

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Bishop Andrew funeral information

Article published on: 18th March 2026

With the funeral of the late Bishop Andrew taking place on Monday 23 March, we wanted to consolidate all the key information you may need in order to mark the funeral and to communicate within your parishes and beyond.


Funeral livestream details

Article published on: 12th March 2026

The funeral of the late Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford, will be livestreamed from 12 noon on Monday 23 March.

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Funeral of the late Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford announced

Article published on: 11th March 2026

The Rt Revd Paul Davies, Bishop Dorking has announced the funeral details of The Rt Revd Andrew Watson following his death last week.

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Tributes paid to Bishop Andrew

Article published on: 9th March 2026

Faith leaders, politicians and community figures across Surrey have paid tribute to the Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Revd Andrew Watson, following his death on Tuesday 3 March.

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Death announced of The Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford

Article published on: 3rd March 2026

The Bishop of Dorking, The Rt Revd Paul Davies has announced the death of the diocesan bishop, The Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford.

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Bishop Andrew’s pastoral update to the diocese

Article published on: 20th February 2026

Bishop Andrew has issued a further update on his health in which he acknowledges, “may well prove to be my last message to the Diocese of Guildford.”

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Bishop of Guildford appeals for record-levels of giving this Lent

Article published on: 18th February 2026

The Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford has urged individuals and churches across Surrey and Hampshire to make this year’s Lent Appeal a bumper year for giving.

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Join a prayer vigil for Bishop Andrew

Article published on: 17th February 2026

Following last week’s sad news of Bishop Andrew’s terminal cancer diagnosis, the Bishop’s Leadership Team has organised a Day of Prayer for Bishop Andrew at Guildford Cathedral on Monday 23 February from 12 noon to 10:00pm.

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A statement on Bishop Andrew's health

Article published on: 10th February 2026

Please read this news about Bishop Andrew's health, including a letter from Bishop Andrew.

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