Religion

(From left, Freshwater Parish Council Chair Cllr Emma Cox, Volunteers Tammy, Andrew and Gary and Cllr Natalie Thomas and Faye. Front row young people from left, Maddie, Rosie, Sophie, Grace and Gia.)

Clubs and societies

Youth project awarded £3,000 grant by Freshwater Parish Council

The service took place on September 17 at St Dominic’s Priory, Carisbrooke

The service took place on September 17 at St Dominic’s Priory, Carisbrooke

Islanders gather for Mass at historic priory to honour nuns

Rev Brian Harley and his wife Janet, then and now

Rev Brian Harley and his wife Janet, then and now

Minister celebrates 30 years at Island church

Councillor Michael Lilley's Ryde Appley and Elmfield ward meeting discussed the possible closure of Oakfield Primary School.

Councillor Michael Lilley's Ryde Appley and Elmfield ward meeting discussed the possible closure of Oakfield Primary School.

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"Incredible" turnout at Ryde meeting discussing possible school closure

Christ Church in Totland

Christ Church in Totland

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Survey launched to find out how church space could be better used

The iconic white tower at the church in Newchurch

The iconic white tower at the church in Newchurch

Evening of songs to fundraise for church's iconic white tower

Chris and Naomi Bradish

Chris and Naomi Bradish

New rector for Newport, Carisbrooke and Gatcombe CE churches

Prince Edward reading at Newport Minster

Prince Edward reading at Newport Minster

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Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, attends service at Newport Minster PHOTOS

HRH the Duke of Edinburgh in Newport Minster in 2016

HRH the Duke of Edinburgh in Newport Minster in 2016

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Royal visitor for re-opening of Newport Minster after £2.6m refurbishment

Newport Minster's team vicar, the Rev Steve Sutcliffe, with opertions manager Gemma Torrington.

Newport Minster's team vicar, the Rev Steve Sutcliffe, with opertions manager Gemma Torrington.

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Newport Minster team can't wait to show off facilities after £2.6 million facelift

The Church of St John the Evangelist at Wroxall, and All Saints Church in Ryde

The Church of St John the Evangelist at Wroxall, and All Saints Church in Ryde

The history of late Victorian Isle of Wight churches

The Reverend Rob Marsh swearing his oath of allegiance to King Charles III and obedience in canonical matters to the Bishop

The Reverend Rob Marsh swearing his oath of allegiance to King Charles III and obedience in canonical matters to the Bishop

South Wight villages welcome new priest-in-charge

The Rev Tony Lawrence on his Vespa, and with Bishop of Portsmouth, the Rt Rev Jonathan Frost

The Rev Tony Lawrence on his Vespa, and with Bishop of Portsmouth, the Rt Rev Jonathan Frost

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This priest will be easy to spot as he travels between parishes

Victorian churches on the Isle of Wight

Victorian churches on the Isle of Wight

Exploring churches built in the Victorian times on the Isle of Wight

Newport Minister, the Church of St Thomas.

Newport Minister, the Church of St Thomas.

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Around £100,000 in government cash to be shared by Island churches

The Rev Tom Burden, and St Boniface Church in Bonchurch, pictured by Pamela Parker

The Rev Tom Burden, and St Boniface Church in Bonchurch, pictured by Pamela Parker

Ventnor man in homecoming from Jerusalem to become local vicar

Rev Olly Mitchelmore and Rev Heath Monaghan

Rev Olly Mitchelmore and Rev Heath Monaghan

New clergy chosen to lead exciting project to revitalise Island churches

Justin Welby visits The Bay CE School, Sandown.

Justin Welby visits The Bay CE School, Sandown.

Archbishop of Canterbury

Students sing for Archbishop of Canterbury during Island visit VIDEO and PHOTOS

Archbishop Justin celebrates the Eucharist in Portsmouth Cathedral in 2016

Archbishop Justin celebrates the Eucharist in Portsmouth Cathedral in 2016

Archbishop of Canterbury

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to visit the Island TODAY

Archbishop Justin celebrates the Eucharist in Portsmouth Cathedral in 2016

Archbishop Justin celebrates the Eucharist in Portsmouth Cathedral in 2016

Archbishop of Canterbury

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to visit Island later this month

Clare King with Richard Shurmer, who will also be ordained on September 30

Clare King with Richard Shurmer, who will also be ordained on September 30

Island teacher to be ordained after juggling busy school life with training

Last service for well-known Island vicar before 'Pressing On' with music career

Last service for well-known Island vicar before 'Pressing On' with music career

Last service for well-known Island vicar before 'Pressing On' with music career

The Rev David Morgan.

The Rev David Morgan.

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New team vicar for Ryde

Godshill Methodist and Newport RC chapels.

Godshill Methodist and Newport RC chapels.

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A look at the Island's Georgian and early Victorian churches and chapels

Owen Jones got the chance to ring church bells.

Owen Jones got the chance to ring church bells.

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Nine-year-old boy with autism rings bells of historic Island church

St Boniface Church in Bonchurch.

St Boniface Church in Bonchurch.

Explore the architecture of dozens of Isle of Wight churches

Hannah Griffiths stands outside Newport Minster.

Hannah Griffiths stands outside Newport Minster.

Time capsule from 1957 unearthed in church renovation (and here's what's inside)

Graham Kendrick at the Lionheart Festival. Picture by Rhys Taylor of RT Media.

Graham Kendrick at the Lionheart Festival. Picture by Rhys Taylor of RT Media.

Christian festival coming to Northwood for second year running

St Boniface Church in Bonchurch.

St Boniface Church in Bonchurch.

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Make exploring Island churches one of your summer activities

Book featuring 100 Island treasures to feature St Dominic’s vestment

Book featuring 100 Island treasures to feature St Dominic’s vestment

Island treasures to be explored in Carisbrooke Castle Museum anniversary book

Brading churchyard before and after the rule change.

Brading churchyard before and after the rule change.

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Grave clearing at church will continue but with "compassionate" approach

The Celtic mosaic cross with, from left, Ali Mascarenhas, and Dave and Miriam Crewe from the Brighstone mosaic group.

The Celtic mosaic cross with, from left, Ali Mascarenhas, and Dave and Miriam Crewe from the Brighstone mosaic group.

Mosaic cross unveiled in churchyard on Palm Sunday

St David's Church, left, and Father Brian, right.

St David's Church, left, and Father Brian, right.

Tributes to well-known 'skating priest' Father Brian Coogan

The graveyard at St Mary the Virgin, Brading, which has recently made headlines.

The graveyard at St Mary the Virgin, Brading, which has recently made headlines.

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Thanks to those who serve community by keeping our churches going

Brading church advised to stop grave 'vandalism' as more families come forward

Brading church advised to stop grave 'vandalism' as more families come forward

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Brading church advised to stop grave 'vandalism' as more families come forward

Brading churchyard

Brading churchyard

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Grave shame as church bags and bins baby's memorials without telling family

Summer internships at Quarr Abbey for young men seeking peace and solace

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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National days of prayer needed to help our NHS through its crisis

The former Yarmouth Primary School.

The former Yarmouth Primary School.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Loss of school site to luxury flats would rub salt in Yarmouth wounds

Erica Lustig-Prean died peacefully at home in December, aged 92

Erica Lustig-Prean died peacefully at home in December, aged 92

Second World War

Survivor of Nazi Germany and Island arts, sports and charities member dies at 92

Carisbrooke Priory and nuns living there in 1926.

Carisbrooke Priory and nuns living there in 1926.

Book tells when Queen Victoria broke a 300-year taboo with royal visit

Here is a proposal. This Christmas, why not call into your local church?

Here is a proposal. This Christmas, why not call into your local church?

This Christmas, why not call into your local church?

Isle of Wight schools, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Summerfields Primary School, have taken part in carol services and Christingle events.

Isle of Wight schools, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Summerfields Primary School, have taken part in carol services and Christingle events.

Island-based Holy Cross and Summerfields schools in carol services and Christingle

From left, IW Circle president Mal Butler, Tony Gale and Catenians national director, Roger Lillee.

From left, IW Circle president Mal Butler, Tony Gale and Catenians national director, Roger Lillee.

Tony's half a century of service to Isle of Wight Catenians Association

Rev Steve Daughtery, vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Bembridge, who will be licensed as the new Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight in January.

Rev Steve Daughtery, vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Bembridge, who will be licensed as the new Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight in January.

Jobs and careers

New Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight revealed

Sandown's Christ Church on the Isle of Wight is among the spaces opening to offer warmth.

Sandown's Christ Church on the Isle of Wight is among the spaces opening to offer warmth.

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Cost of living and energy bills crisis sees churches open for warmth

The Isle of Wight map showing 2021 Census data.

The Isle of Wight map showing 2021 Census data.

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Lower levels of Christianity as more Islanders declare 'no religion' in 2021 Census

At the Christ Church warm space are Rev Mark Williams, church volunteers Bev Carroll and Carolyn Corbett, Mayor Paddy Lightfoot and Deputy Mayor Alex Lightfoot.

At the Christ Church warm space are Rev Mark Williams, church volunteers Bev Carroll and Carolyn Corbett, Mayor Paddy Lightfoot and Deputy Mayor Alex Lightfoot.

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Sandown's welcoming warm space for those who need it

Rehearsals underway for Rock Nativity.

Rehearsals underway for Rock Nativity.

Young cast inject excitement into Ventnor Theatre Group's Rock Nativity

Andrew Montrose, new headteacher at Christ the King College

Andrew Montrose, new headteacher at Christ the King College

Island college announces new headteacher and unveils vision for future success

Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.

Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.

How to send shoeboxes via Operation Christmas Child

Newchurch All Saints Church in February during Storm Eunice.

Newchurch All Saints Church in February during Storm Eunice.

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Appeal launched as 'unstable' church tower repairs to cost more than £100,000

Kirsty Chapman and Bishop of Portsmouth Jonathan Frost at the Better Days Cafe.

Kirsty Chapman and Bishop of Portsmouth Jonathan Frost at the Better Days Cafe.

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"I'd heard it was good, but it's even better" Bishop visits cafe with a difference

Are your children dressing up for Halloween, as these youngsters did last year?

Are your children dressing up for Halloween, as these youngsters did last year?

Show us your photos of your family's costumes and decorations for Halloween