About Us
The Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth comprises 91 parishes, 76 schools across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire (except Slough), South Oxfordshire, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Formed 19th May 1882 by the division of the Diocese of Southwark, the Diocese of Portsmouth has a presence in every community and can offer ministry and mission to all who come to us, with a total population of 3.2million people.
Press releases
Local Faith Community reaching out to the Ukraine
Bishop Philip Egan of the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth says, “Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this terrible situation in... read more
04.03.2022 • By Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth
Bishop Philip Egan: The Catholic Community will continue to scrutinise...
Portsmouth. 25 th November 2021. In reaction to the ‘in principle’ decision by States Ministers in Jersey on the 25 th November 2021 regarding... read more
27.11.2021 • By Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth
A Symposium on Politics and Religion
Portsmouth, Thursday 4 th November: Bishop Philip Egan has organised an online symposium on Saturday 6 th November 2021 focussing on politics... read more
05.11.2021 • By Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth
Day of Prayer and Fasting for an End to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Bishop Philip Egan of the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth will hold a Day of ‘Prayer and Fasting’ for an End to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The Day... read more
26.11.2020 • By Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth
CATHOLIC BISHOP OF PORTSMOUTH SPEAKS OUT AGAINST ‘SINISTER’ PROPOSALS...
Bishop Philip Egan of the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth has urged all people of good will in Guernsey to mobilise, to “resist and face down” the... read more
10.06.2020 • By Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth