Rt Revd Karen Gorham announced as acting Bishop of Salisbury
The Rt Revd Karen Gorham, Bishop of Sherborne, is to be acting Bishop of Salisbury for a temporary period.
News and Media
Diocese appoints lead to connect with younger generations
The Diocese has appointed Keli Bolton Head of Growing Younger as part of its work to engage more families, children and young people with faith across Wiltshire, Dorset and the Channel Islands.
Confirmations at dawn on Easter Sunday as numbers confirmed rise by a quarter
An Easter Vigil saw confirmations of seven people of all ages at Salisbury Cathedral this morning as numbers coming forward for confirmation - a public declaration of faith - rise by a quarter in the diocese.
Raising funds for mission and ministry
Raising money to fund our Christian ministry is our most important undertaking, but often the one we find the hardest. It is much easier, after all, to ask people to give to help fund church repairs and restoration, or to hold fundraising events.
Stations of the Cross exhibition on display in West Bay
A powerful exhibition of contemporary sacred art will be back on display in Dorset this spring.
Dorset couple stranded in Dubai praise community support
A Dorset couple who travelled to Dubai for a short family visit found themselves stranded for nearly three weeks amid regional missile attacks and airport closures due to the current Middle East conflict.
Bishop Andrew to be next Bishop of St Albans
After seven years in this diocese, Bishop Andrew has been appointed to the diocese where he grew up, 10 Downing Street have announced, after the King approved his nomination.
Volunteers Day
Join our first Diocesan volunteer day, a celebratory lunch and resourceful sessions for our incredible volunteers.
Visit from Bishop Isaac and Mama Nora from Ezo Diocese, South Sudan
Visit from Bishop Isaac and Mama Nora from Ezo Diocese, South Sudan to Diocese of Salisbury
Ten years a bishop
As the Church of England prepares to celebrate the installation of its first female Archbishop of Canterbury, the Church in Dorset has held its own celebration – marking 10 years since the ordination as a bishop of the Rt Revd Karen Gorham, Bishop of Sherborne.
