NEWSLETTER INSERTS – WEEKEND 29th – 30thAugust

Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land – only 6 twin rooms left!

This pilgrimage, led by Bishop Philip, takes place 22nd November – 2nd December. It will be particularly moving, in this Jubilee Year of Mercy, to visit the places made holy by Christ. To find out more, go to:

Formation for Mission – News and Events

Are you a catechist? Keep up-to-date with Formation for Mission training and events at: is a lot coming up this term, including:

  • Retreat Day for Catechists – 26th September
  • Day for Catechists with Fr Mark Hogan – 17th October
  • Conference with Matt Pinto, Founder of Ascension Press – 9th November

Evangelisation Resources

Resources created for Evangelisation Strategy Teams (including tools to evaluate current evangelisation initiatives) are freely available to anyone (parishes, groups, individuals) at: are all called to evangelise!

Southampton Celebrate Weekend

This event is in its eighth year! Join with families around the Diocese for another faith-filled weekend with Mass, good teaching, brilliant music, and stream activities for all age groups. The conference takes place at St Mary's College, Bitterne Park, Southampton. Mass will be celebrated by Episcopal Vicar for Evangelisation,Fr Mark Hogan, on the Saturday, and Fr John Chandler on the Sunday.More details are available at

Job Vacancies

There are currently a number of vacancies in the Diocese, including: a Housekeeper/Cleaner in Fareham; an Adminstrative Officer in the Schools’ Department; a Part-time Administrator in Newport, Isle of Wight; and two roles in Hampshire Downs Parish: Coordinator & Adviser for Catechesis & Formation and Development Worker & Adviser for Volunteers & Ministry Groups. For more information on any of these, go to:

Migrant Slavery Conference – 26th September 2015

The diocesan Justice, Peace and Social Responsibility Team is hosting this conference onat St. Bede’s Church, Popley Way, Basingstoke RG24 9DX, 9.30am – 3.30pm. There is an excellent line-up of speakers including Kevin Hyland, Independent Anti Slavery Commissioner, Fiona Cunningham, Centre for Social Justice, Jess Gealer, Medaille Trust and Laura Franklin, Assistant Commissioner, Police and Crime Commissioner, Isle of Wight. Booking is essential: the day will cost £10.Priority booking for members of diocesan parishes until the end of June when booking will be open to all. The day is likely to become fully booked very quickly so please book now.Bookings at or

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