Welcome
The Catholic Church is a Church for everyone. Catholic means 'Universal'
Welcome - Everyone is welcome - You are welcome
We are a community of faith. We are Catholic. We live in, work in and serve the local communities across Hampshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands.
The Bishop is the “Chief Shepherd” of the Diocese: he is appointed to govern, teach and guide the priests and people of the diocese.
Our mission is to live out our Catholic faith and through witness and example bring people closer to Jesus Christ through His Church.
The parish lies at the heart of every community. Families, churches, schools, chaplaincies to hospitals and prisons. Parishes provide an inclusive hub for people of all walks of life to journey together in faith and to reach out to the wider community to serve in social action.
Young people are visible in the Church. They are involved in parish life, school and university communities and the wider community, witnessing to their relationship with Jesus Christ. The Diocese supports young people to respond to the invitation of faith in various ways.
The fast pace of today's world often has us rushing through our daily life, with little direction or thought as to the kind of life we should be leading. Fortunately, the Catholic faith provides us with a solid moral compass and many great role models to help us find our way.
Got Questions? We believe that everyone should have the chance to explore the Christian faith, ask questions and discover their purpose in life.
Whether you want to offer your time and talents or support our vital work financially, it's all part of Christian Stewardship and you can really make a difference.
Good communication is really important to us. Whether it's sharing the impact of our community projects and sharing the witness of inspiring individuals, or reaching out to collaborate and dialogue with groups and individuals, and providing resources to enable others, we want to build long lasting effective relationships and help people to develop their faith journey.
The Catholic Church is a Church for everyone. Catholic means 'Universal'
Welcome - Everyone is welcome - You are welcome
The Catholic Church is a Church for everyone. Catholic means 'Universal'
Welcome - Everyone is welcome - You are welcome
In the parishes of the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth we try to be a community where people are known and cared for, grow in faith together, and can use their gifts to make our world a better place. Whether you’re just curious about our Catholic faith or totally committed, we would love you to join us, and look forward to meeting you in person.
We want everyone to feel welcome in our church, Catholic or otherwise. We recognise that many people have questions about the meaning of life and we would love you to discover how a relationship with Jesus can help make sense of life, foster friendships, and experience God’s love. As a first step, we invite you to join us for Alpha which we offer both online and in person. Alpha gives you the space to discover answers to the questions you might have.
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