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The Very Reverend Bob Cooper installed as the new Dean of Guildford.

Article published on: 29th January 2025

The 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.

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Deepcut to become the first new parish in Surrey this century

Article published on: 20th December 2024

A new parish has been created in Deepcut- the first in the Diocese of Guildford for 25 years.

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Revd Canon Esther Prior announced as Bishop of Aston

Article 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

Article published on: 11th December 2024

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


Faith in action: Three Dioceses to host Climate Conference

Article 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

Article 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

Article 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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Statement on the Makin Review from the Bishop of Guildford

Article published on: 7th November 2024

The Bishop of Guildford responds to the independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England's handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth.


Archdeacon of Sunderland appointed as new Dean of Guildford

Article published on: 3rd October 2024

News on new Dean

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Archdeacon of Sunderland appointed as new Dean of Guildford

Article published on: 3rd October 2024

News on Dean appointment

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