New bishop for companion diocese Exeter
The Diocese of Exeter in England—companion diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf—has announced its new Bishop, the Right Reverend Dr Mike Harrison.The Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf established companion…
Bishop Sean visits UAE churches
Bishop Sean is completing a week-long tour of UAE parishes with a visit to St Luke Ras Al Khaimah, hosted by the Reverend Kent Middleton.Bishop Sean was warmly welcomed in…
Bishop Sean welcomed to Qatar
On a five-day visit to Doha, Bishop Sean and Jenny have been warmly welcomed by parish priest the Reverend Mark Derry and associate priest the Reverend MD Johnson, alongside the…
Bishop Sean holds first confirmation service
Bishop Sean concluded an historic visit to Bahrain with his first Confirmation Service, held at St Christopher’s Cathedral, Manama on 26 May. It was an uplifting ceremony that included parts…
Welcome, Bishop Sean and Jenny
The Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf is delighted to welcome its new Bishop, the Right Reverend Sean Semple, whose Service of Consecration and Enthronement was held at St Christopher’s…
Bahraini press marks run-up to Enthronement
Local media in Bahrain have highlighted the forthcoming Consecration and Enthronement of Bishop-elect Sean Semple in an overview of linked events that begin on 22 May (Wednesday), with the local…
BTh degree awarded in Abu Dhabi
A degree congregation to admit a new Queen’s College graduate to the Bachelor of Theology in Discipleship and Ministry has for the first time been held in Gulf.Diocesan Director of Ministry…
Gulf media look ahead to Consecration of new Bishop
As the Consecration and Installation of Bishop-elect the Reverend Sean Semple at St Christopher's Cathedral in Manama nears, Gulf Daily News (GDN) has highlighted the event as "one more milestone…
New Reader for Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity Dubai celebrated the licensing of a new Reader, Pushpak Gilbert, on 5 May 2024.The Venerable Christopher Futcher, Diocesan Director of Ministry, officiated at the service, held with parish…
Gulf churches thanked for emergency provisions
Authorities in the UAE have been working hard to resolve ongoing challenges in areas afflicted by severe flooding. Volunteers from local churches have joined in the effort, distributing food, water,…