Archbishop made Canon of Honour
The Diocese of Chichester gave thanks for the visit of The Most Revd Herwig Gössl, Archbishop of Bamberg, who was installed as a Canon of Honour at Chichester Cathedral (Saturday 13th September) by Bishop Martin.
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Safeguarding Sunday 6th November
Churches are invited to come together to reflect on their safeguarding journey, and highlight all the good work that is being done to create safer places in our church buildings. All parish safeguarding officers have been invited to a special Thanksgiving Choral Evensong Service in the Cathedral. More here:
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The Great Switch
The national Church of England will be encouraging parishes to think about – and pledge to – switching to a green energy tariff. In making the switch you will be contributing to a 78% decrease in the CofE’s overall carbon emissions. Watch this wonderful and engaging video which considers the importance of switching as part of the vision to become net zero carbon by 2030. Please share in your PCC and community networks.
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Diocesan Harvest Appeal 2025: Friends of the Holy Land
As Chair of the Diocesan Overseas Committee, Bishop Ruth is encouraging every parish and school in the diocese to have a collection at their Harvest Festival service and donate the funds through our Harvest Appeal page.
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Black History Month
The Diocese and the Cathedral will be marking Black History Month in October
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Chichester Diocesan Pilgrimage
One in Christ - A pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, led by the Bishop of Chichester
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Diocesan Rural Conference
The next Diocesan Rural Conference on Tuesday 14th October 2025 at Ashburnham Place, East Sussex. In this anniversary year the title will be ‘CELEBRATING FAITH IN THE COUNTRYSIDE’ Click on the link for bookings and information.
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New Inspiring Faith resources
Bishop Martin introduces Inspiring Faith - a new, on-line resource for sharing your faith.
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