Easter Eve marked with confirmations at the Cathedral
Article published on: 24th April 2025On Easter Eve this year, a special service was held at Guildford Cathedral where 26 people were confirmed. 4 were also baptised!
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Diocese of Guildford churches blaze the eco trail this Earth Day
Article published on: 22nd April 2025The Diocese of Guildford currently has the highest number of Gold Eco Churches in the UK. The prestigious credential awarded by the Christian environmental charity, A Rocha UK, has been bestowed on five of the Diocese’s churches.
A statement from the Bishop of Guildford on the death of Pope Francis
Article published on: 22nd April 2025The Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford shares his reflection following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.
Bishop Andrew dedicates new diocesan offices on Cathedral site
Article published on: 8th April 2025Bishop Andrew has officially opened the newly refurbished and extended administrative offices for the Diocese of Guildford, in the grounds of Guildford Cathedral.
Statement on General Synod safeguarding vote
Article published on: 12th February 2025A Diocesan statement on the General Synod vote around the future direction of safeguarding in the Church of England.
Reverend Folli Olokose- Why mark Racial Justice Sunday?
Article published on: 3rd February 2025An interview with The Revd Folli Olokose on how churches can welcome and celebrate diversity, and address issues of racial inequality.
Diocese of Guildford calls for recommitment to racial equality
Article published on: 31st January 2025This week (3rd-9th February) the Diocese of Guildford is marking Race Equality Week and Racial Justice Sunday by encouraging a renewed commitment to racial equality and growing diversity.
The Very Reverend Bob Cooper installed as the new Dean of Guildford.
Article published on: 29th January 2025The Very Reverend Bob Cooper installed as the new Dean of Guildford. The Installation Service took place on Sunday, 26 January 2025, in the presence of clergy, dignitaries, and members of the wider community.
Deepcut to become the first new parish in Surrey this century
Article published on: 20th December 2024A new parish has been created in Deepcut- the first in the Diocese of Guildford for 25 years.
Revd Canon Esther Prior announced as Bishop of Aston
Article published on: 12th December 2024The 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.
