Diocese of Salisbury

News from the diocese of Salisbury. The diocese of Salisbury extends from the south coast up into Dorset and most of Wiltshire, plus parts of Devon and Hampshire.

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Bishop of Carlisle admits ‘error of judgement’

THE Bishop of Carlisle, the Rt Revd James Newcome, has said that he made an “error of judgement” by writing a character reference for the Revd Robert Bailey, a former parish priest in his diocese, who has now been convicted of the sexual abuse of two girls under the age of 13 in the 2010s

09 Oct 2020

Plaque commemorating an 18th-century slave-owner to be removed from church

THE PCC of St Peter’s, Dorchester, voted last week to remove a plaque commemorating an 18th-century slave-owner who is buried in the church grounds, saying that its “unacceptable” use of language, as well as the actions it commemorates, mean that it is no longer appropriate at the church

02 Oct 2020

Friends give £50,000 to Sudan and South Sudan Covid-19 fund

FAMILY friends of the Bishop of Salisbury, the Rt Revd Nicholas Holtam, have donated £50,000 to a diocesan appeal to support Sudan and South Sudan through the Covid-19 crisis

18 Sep 2020

Fifty-two Sundays to rescue creation

05 Sep 2020

We’ll weigh up risks of Covid, head teachers affirm

28 Aug 2020

Memorial plaque to slave-owner in Dorset church to be reviewed

17 Jul 2020

Churches and charities launch Climate Sunday campaign

12 Jun 2020

Deacon’s protest at Home Office rules goes viral

28 Feb 2020

General Synod digest: Channel Islands transfer approved

21 Feb 2020

Synod says yes to Channel Islands transfer

14 Feb 2020

Rare carving discovered in Salisbury church

15 Nov 2019

Channel Islands to leave the see of Winchester

09 Oct 2019

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We’re looking for an experienced, creative and strategic lead for ministry and discipleship across the Diocese.

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