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Matabeleland Diocese in Central Africa marks 70 years of mission in the Lords vineyard

The Diocese of Matabeleland in the Anglican Province of Central Africa celebrates 70th anniversary with visitors from around the world.

25 October 2023

Tributes paid ahead of the funeral of the Right Revd Dr Karowei Dorgu, Bishop of Woolwich

The Bishop of Woolwich, the Right Revd Dr Karowei Dorgu, died peacefully after a long struggle with his health earlier on this month.

27 September 2023

Mothers’ Union: One of Anglican Communion’s greatest gifts to worldwide Church – Abp Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury commissions new Mothers’ Union Worldwide President during service in London’s Southwark Cathedral.

27 February 2019

London churches stage “serious violence summit” as youth crime soars

The two Anglican dioceses serving Britain’s capital are to hold a joint “serious violence summit” in response to growing knife crime epidemic.

07 November 2018

Anglican Communion Secretary General made an honorary assistant bishop in Southwark

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, Dr Josiah Idowu-Fearon, has been made an honorary assistant bishop in Southwark.

12 March 2018

Prince of Wales and Archbishop of Canterbury visit site of London Bridge terror attack

Archbishop Justin Welby joined Prince Charles in Southwark Cathedral today to pray for victims of the London Bridge terorr attack.

13 December 2017

Prayers and defiance after London Bridge terror attack

Churches around the UK have been praying for the victims of Saturday night’s terrorist attack in London, their families and friends.

05 June 2017

Cultural “first” appointments highlight diversity of Anglican Communion

The Church of England has selected a Nigerian to be the next Bishop of Woolwich in the Diocese of Southwark, it was announced today.

20 December 2016

England: Financial advice to be available in churches

The Church of England has launched a new scheme to promote responsible lending

28 May 2014

Lent Installations in Southwark Cathedral

During the last two years Southwark Cathedral has exhibited highly acclaimed works of art during Lent

26 March 2014