Introducing the Nurturing Courageous Christian Leadership programme
A new leadership programme to support leaders to flourish in the Diocese has been launched, with its first two cohorts announced.
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Churches of Wiltshire and heritage opportunities
In May 2026, more than 40 people from churches across Wiltshire gathered in Wilsford near Pewsey for an inspiring Churches of Wiltshire event organised by Clarissa Reilly.
Sudan Humanitarian Appeal
Due to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, we are raising an initial £30,000 to fund urgent food aid. As more than 10 million people in Sudan struggle with severe hunger, Archbishop Ezekiel’s desperate appeal is for immediate food support.
St Wite's Festival 2026 celebrates Dorset's patron saint
A unique weekend of pilgrimage, music and celebration honouring Dorset’s patron saint, St Wite, will take place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May 2026, ahead of Dorset Day and the feast day of St Wite on 1 June.
Interim arrangements for Bishops’ offices
Interim arrangements for contacting the Bishops’ offices have been put in place in the absence of a Bishop of Ramsbury, and as Bishop Stephen remains stepped back from ministry while a financial audit is underway.
49 confirmed at Salisbury Cathedral
49 people were confirmed at Salisbury Cathedral on 16 May, at a service that was also attended by Monseigneur Olivier de Caligny, Bishop of Évreux, and a delegation from the Diocese of Évreux.
Pilgrimage day celebrating St Aldhelm to be held at Milton Abbey
A special pilgrimage day celebrating the spirit, life and legacy of St Aldhelm will take place at Milton Abbey on Saturday 23 May 2026.
BSO On Your Doorstep: Winfrith Newburgh and Wimborne Minster
We are privileged to have a world-class symphony orchestra in Dorset, based in Poole, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. However, they do not only do symphony-sized concerts.
A well of blessings
At the end of April, Bishop Tim Thornton (formerly Bishop to the Forces and the Falkland Islands, and a former Bishop of Sherborne) came to Cerne Abbas for a unique baptism and confirmation.
Harmonic Harnham!
Who better to reminisce over classic primary school hymns and songs than a vicar and a parish in the local pub!
