PORTSMOUTH’s two bishops have issued a statement on immigration and asylum in the wake of protests outside a Southsea hotel. The Rt Rev Jonathan Frost, Church of England Bishop of [...]
The Season of Creation runs from 1st September – 4th October. A time renew our relationship with our Creator and all of creation, through celebration, conversion and commitment. This guide [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
Pope Francis 1936 - 2025 Requiescat in Pace Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s [...]
Bishop Philip Egan, Bishop of Portsmouth, has released a statement following the conviction of Father Piotr (Peter) Glas. Click here to read the statement.
The Diocese is keen to gather feedback from you about the current website, so that your views can help ensure that a revised site meets your needs and expectations. If [...]
On Friday 29th November, MPs voted in favour of proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will now face many [...]
The unrest of the last few days across the towns and cities of our land has been unsettling and we rightly pray for an end to violence and destruction. The [...]
On Sunday 10th September Bishop Philip Egan published his Pastoral Letter to be read in all churches and chapels of the Diocese of Portsmouth on 10th September 2023, the Twenty-Third Sunday of the [...]
Over the last three to four years, we have been discussing the future of the Diocese and our ten-year mission plan You Will Be My Witnesses. The mission plan revolves around [...]
If you have ever visited St John’s Catholic Cathedral in Portsmouth or have even just sat in traffic outside the amazing building, you will have looked up and seen above [...]
Bishop Paul McAleenan, Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, has made a statement supporting the Archbishop of Canterbury’s comments in The [...]
This Friday, 19th May 2023, is the Feast of the Dedication of our Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist here in Portsmouth. It is in fact the 141st anniversary [...]
The service on Saturday will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will mark the beginning of a long weekend of celebrations across the land, including a Coronation Concert [...]
Following a period of consultation and review, the list below outlines the definitive future parish structure. It is envisaged that parishes will move towards this structure in waves over the [...]
We are pleased to announce that from 1 January 2023 our new charity name will be the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth and number 1199568. The Portsmouth Diocesan Trust was constituted [...]
The Pastoral Letter From the Bishop was read in all churches and chapels of the Diocese of Portsmouth on 18th December 2022, the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The theme of [...]
A message to Jersey In light of the tragedies over the last week, written to Canon Dominic Golding and the people of Jersey. Dear Canon Dominic, I was shocked and [...]
Today Canon David Hopgood and the Chapter of Canons celebrated the tenth anniversary of Bishop Philip Egan’s episcopal ordination. As the eighth Bishop of Portsmouth. In his time as Bishop, [...]
On Saturday 6th August, a glorious sunny day, Bishop Philip led the Pro Life Pilgrimage to pray in reparation for the respect of the sanctity of Life from conception to [...]
On Friday 5th August, this year, for the first time in the history of the Conference, the main programme took place within the Shrine and Basilica grounds whilst the healing, [...]
