The Bishop of Oswestry is delighted to share a link to the post of Team Rector of Staveley & Barrow Hill in the Diocese of Derby. The wonderful parishes of S. John in Staveley and S. Columba in neighbouring Inkersall are praying earnestly to the Lord for this appointment, that he would send them [...]
The Bishop of Oswestry is seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Priest (1.0FTE) to minister to these three Black Country parishes that look to the pastoral and sacramental care of the Bishop of Oswestry in the Diocese of Lichfield. About the role: You will lead the three enthusiastic and deeply committed PCCs and [...]
Role adverts for parishes in the See of Oswestry will appear on this page. Clergy who are looking to serve in the See of Oswestry are encouraged to be in touch with the Vicar-General, Fr Gary Ecclestone (vicargeneral@seeofoswestry.org.uk) if they are contemplating a move within to to the See, for further details about vacant [...]
The first edition of the Oswestry Gazette has been sent to all parishes that look to the Bishop of Oswestry for sacramental and pastoral care. This exciting new publication will be produced annually to celebrate all of the wonderful things that are happening in the See of Oswestry. You can download an electronic version [...]
The Bishop of Oswestry, with great excitement, invites all across the See to make it a priority to attend one of the three Oswestry Chrism Festivals this year. The day begins with the Chrism Mass, followed by a buffet lunch. A time of catechesis comes after, and the Festival concludes with Benediction of the [...]
The Bishop of Oswestry will be leading the first ever Oswestry Pilgrimage on 9th March (by kind permission of the Dean and Chapter). The Bishop invites all to attend! Please see the poster for more details and how to register a place
The Bishop of Oswestry ordained Fr Daniel Vickerstaff to the Priesthood at St John's Church in Leamington Spa, where Fr Daniel serves. We rejoice with Fr Daniel and pray for him as his priestly ministry commences
The Bishop of Oswestry ordained Tim Davies to the Diaconate at Bristol Cathedral. We rejoice with Fr Tim and pray for him and the parishes in Swindon, where he will serve.
At the Vigil Mass of Ss Peter and Paul, Bishop Paul ordained Fr Sebastian Way to the Priesthood at St Giles, Reading, in the Diocese of Oxford. We rejoice with Fr Sebastian and pray for him and the parish of St Giles Reading, where he continues to serve.
On Sunday 25th June, Bishop Paul ordained Fr Philip Garrett to the Priesthood at St Michael and All Angels, Cross Heath, in the Diocese of Lichfield. This was Bishop Paul's first ordination as Bishop of Oswestry. We rejoice with Fr Philip and pray for him and the parishes of St Michael and All Angels, [...]
