This text was taken from Bishop Philip's weekly newsletter. To keep up to speed with what happens in the Diocese, you can subscribe to the e-news through here.Over these last weeks [...]

On Saturday, 19th July 2025, we gathered in St John's Cathedral as Fr Ryan Browne was ordained to the priesthood, a significant milestone marking the beginning of his ministry. [...]

John Aburn reports on a wonderful and inspiring visit enjoyed by 50 Pilgrims of Hope from the Diocese of Portsmouth. Fifty happy Pilgrims of Hope, led by Bishop Philip, gathered [...]

The below text was taken from Bishop Philip's e-news. You can access it here . "Congratulations to my predecessor, Bishop Crispian! Friday 11th July is his 60th anniversary of [...]

Bishop Philip wrote on e-news: "Last Saturday (21st), I went to St. Bede’s Basingstoke to offer the 2025 Significant Wedding Anniversaries Mass. This annual occasion is always one of [...]

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” (1 Peter 4:10)   The Bishop is inviting applications from people [...]

The Annual Schools Mass was held on Wednesday 17 June at St John's Cathedral in Portsmouth. It provided an opportunity for the Diocesan community of schools from all corners [...]

When seafarers need a Good Samaritan When seafarers and fishers arrive in a port, they are strangers in a foreign land. They do not know the locals and often don’t [...]