Bishop Paul Thanks PSOs for their vital ministry
Article published on: 15th July 2026Parish Safeguarding Officers gathered at Bishop Paul's house to be honoured for their invaluable contribution to helping ensure our churches remain safe places.
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Have your say in the appointment of the next Bishop of Guildford
Article published on: 1st July 2026The Vacancy in See Committee is a group of lay and clergy members tasked with preparing a Statement of Needs, articulating the qualities needed in our next Bishop, and electing members from the diocese to the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC), the body that interviews candidates and ultimately appoints the next Bishop of Guildford.
Diocese of Guildford welcomes 36 future church leaders
Article published on: 29th June 2026Thirty-five new church leaders were ordained at Guildford Cathedral this weekend, as we welcomed our newest deacons and priests, with one further priest being ordained in his parish this week.
How James Wakefield was called
Article published on: 27th June 2026Today marks the start of our ordination services at Guildford Cathedral! This morning, we'll be welcoming our newest priests, and then tomorrow, we'll be celebrating James and his fellow deacons. Hear his story ahead of tomorrow's service.
How Andy Wells was called
Article published on: 27th June 2026Tomorrow will see Andy and his 13 fellow candidates being ordained at Guildford Cathedral as the newest Reverends in the diocese. Read his story here ahead of then.
How Charlie Thompson was called
Article published on: 26th June 2026We are continuing to celebrate our soon-to-be-Reverends in the lead-up to the Ordination of Deacons service on Sunday by sharing their stories. This morning’s story comes from Charlie.
How Sarah Vullo was called
Article published on: 26th June 2026We are continuing to celebrate our soon-to-be-Reverends in the lead-up to the Ordination of Deacons service on Sunday by sharing their stories. This morning’s story comes from Sarah.
How Emily-Grace Sainsbury was called
Article published on: 25th June 2026We continue our series celebrating the individuals being ordained at this week’s service at Guildford Cathedral by sharing their stories. This afternoon we hear Emily-Grace’s story.
How Tristan Stone was called
Article published on: 25th June 2026We continue our series celebrating the individuals being ordained at this week’s service at Guildford Cathedral by sharing their stories. This afternoon we hear Tristan’s story.
How Michael Hillier was called
Article published on: 24th June 2026Our series of stories celebrating the individuals being ordained at this week’s service continues. This morning we hear Michael's story.
