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A Royal Occasion – The Diamond Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving Hampshire residents are being invited to apply for a limited number of tickets to join His Royal Highness the Earl of Wessex at the Diamond Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving in Winchester Cathedral on Sunday 27th May 2012 at 3.30pm. The Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, the Chairman [...]
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The former Bishop of Winchester, The Rt Revd Michael Scott-Joynt, is making good progress after suffering a stroke. Bishop Michael was admitted to hospital last Tuesday morning, suffering symptoms affecting the right side of his body. Although he remains in hospital, the Bishop has made significant progress in the last week. At this time he [...]
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Earlier in the month Winchester Cathedral launched Winchester: Chronicles of Light, a sound and light extravaganza that tells the story of the events and characters that make the Cathedral a place to treasure – running from 12 to 28 October 2012. So now it is your chance to get involved! They will be holding a [...]
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The Bible and Prayer book given to the Cathedral by Bishop Morley is now on display in the large showcase in the Triforium Gallery. They have been displayed so that you can see the paintings on the fore-edge of roses and thistles. They will be on display for the Open Evening (Tuesday 31st January) and [...]
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Canon Timothy Dakin became Bishop Timothy Dakin today at a service in St Paul’s Cathedral as he ordained and consecrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury in front of a congregation of approaching 2000 people. Preaching at the service, The Bishop of Chelmsford, The Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, encouraged him to be a missionary and pilgrim [...]
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The formal deadline for applications for tickets for the Enthronement service is now passed. However applications can still be made, and any remaining tickets will be allocated, two per household, on a first-come-first-served basis, probably mid-March. We are afraid that there is no guarantee that an application will result in tickets at this stage. Please [...]
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Winchester Cathedral will be the first venue to broadcast (Wednesday 18 January BBC Radio 3 3.30pm) a live performance of one of the 44 contemporary choral anthems contained in the recently published Choirbook for The Queen (www.choirbookforthequeen.org.uk). Composer Richard Causton’s anthem ‘Cradle Song’ will be sung during Choral Evensong and is the first of a [...]
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Saturday 21st April 2012 If you would be interested in being considered for a ticket for the Enthronement Service of the New Bishop of Winchester, applications should be made either by e-mail to emma.law@winchester-cathedral.org.uk or in writing to Miss Emma Law, Winchester Cathedral Offices, 9 The Close, Winchester, SO23 9LS. All applications will be considered [...]
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The Revd Canon Tim Dakin last night took another step toward his formal inauguration as the 97th Bishop of Winchester, when the ‘Confirmation of Election’ ceremony took place at Lambeth Palace. An intimate affair, attended by just a few family and close friends, former colleagues and representatives from the diocese, the ceremony included the formal [...]
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On Wednesday 25 January 2012 the Bishop of Winchester designate, The Revd Canon Timothy Dakin, will be consecrated Bishop at 11.00am at St Paul’s Cathedral, London. We are very pleased that St Paul’s Cathedral has extended an open invitation to anyone who wishes to attend the service. All those wishing to do so must fill [...]