Celebrating our newest priests and deacons in the diocese
First published on: 30th June 2025We celebrated 28 individuals this weekend who became the diocese's newest deacons and priests at our Petertide ordinations at Guildford Cathedral.
News and media
Experienced primary school head is appointed as new Deputy Director of Education
First published on: 24th June 2025Alice Early, an experienced primary school head teacher and Ofsted inspector has been appointed as the new Deputy Director for Education in the Diocese of Guildford.
Archdeacon of Sunderland appointed as new Dean of Guildford
First published on: 3rd October 2024News on Dean appointment
Thousands of year six pupils receive special send off at Guildford Cathedral
First published on: 19th June 2025This week some 2,669 year six pupils from the 52 Church of England primary and junior schools in the Diocese of Guildford, attended special farewell services at Guildford Cathedral as they get ready to begin secondary school in September.
50% of churches in Diocese of Guildford have eco stamp of approval
First published on: 18th June 2025Half of the churches in the Diocese of Guildford have received an Eco Church award (in the bronze, silver or gold categories) which cements the Diocese’s position as one of the leading lights in creation care.
How Janet Williams was called
First published on: 28th June 2025Today marks the start of our ordination services at Guildford Cathedral! This morning, we'll be welcoming our newest priests, and then tomorrow, we'll celebrate our deacons. Today we hear how Janet was called to ordained ministry ahead of her deaconing, with her fellow candidates tomorrow.
How Tom Wilcox was called
First published on: 27th June 2025We're only one day away from the first of our ordination services, where we'll be welcoming our newest priests to the diocese. We've been celebrating our soon-to-be newest Reverends, our deacons, by sharing the stories of how they were called to ordained ministry. Today we hear Tom's story.
How Jon Ruddock was called
First published on: 26th June 2025Our ordination services will be taking place in just a few days, where we'll be welcoming our newest deacons and priests. We've been celebrating the individuals by sharing the stories of how they were called to ordained ministry. Today we hear Jon's story.
How Matt Regan was called
First published on: 25th June 2025We're only a few days away from our ordination services to welcome our newest deacons and priests. We're continuing our series celebrating how they were called to ordained ministry by sharing Matt's story.
How Miranda Ransi was called
First published on: 24th June 2025In a few days, we'll be holding our ordination services, celebrating our newest deacons and priests. Today, we hear Miranda's story as we continue our series on how they were called to ordained ministry.
