Deepcut to become the first new parish in Surrey this century
First published on: 20th December 2024A new parish has been created in Deepcut- the first in the Diocese of Guildford for 25 years.
News and media
Revd Canon Esther Prior announced as Bishop of Aston
First 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.
Statement in relation to the former Ripley Church of England Primary School site
First published on: 11th December 2024Statement 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
First published on: 15th November 2024The Dioceses of Portsmouth, Guildford and Chichester will host a first-of-its-kind climate change conference.
Statement to Church schools following the resignation of the Archbishop
First published on: 13th November 2024The 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 2024A 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.
Statement on the Makin Review from the Bishop of Guildford
First published on: 7th November 2024The 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
First published on: 3rd October 2024News on new Dean
New Registrar for the Diocese of Guildford starts his role
First published on: 13th September 2024Appointment announcement of the new registrar of the Diocese of Guildford
A call for churches to lead community solidarity
First published on: 9th August 2024The Bishop of Guildford has called churches in the diocese to pray and work towards bridge-building across our communities.
