Religion

The Reverend Steve Daughtery

Vicar concludes parish ministry ahead of retirement after decades of service

Church on the Roundabout Minister Tony Murphy and Elinor Johnston at Fringe Fest

Church on the Roundabout Minister Tony Murphy and Elinor Johnston at Fringe Fest

Church's 'Fringe Fest' during Isle of Wight Festival hailed a success

Ablaze Festival will be held at Aspire Ryde on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5

Ablaze Festival will be held at Aspire Ryde on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5

Christian arts and music festival returns to Aspire Ryde next month

Rick Scott, Suzi Anderson, Tony Murphy, Simon Judah and Sally Murphy from Church on the Roundabout

Rick Scott, Suzi Anderson, Tony Murphy, Simon Judah and Sally Murphy from Church on the Roundabout

Church to host 'field of fun' with giant games during Isle of Wight Festival

The Rev Heath Monaghan, and the PA to the team rector, Gemma Torrington, in All Saints Church, Ryde, shortly before the completion of the refurbishment.

The Rev Heath Monaghan, and the PA to the team rector, Gemma Torrington, in All Saints Church, Ryde, shortly before the completion of the refurbishment.

Newly refurbished Ryde church set to reopen

The Venerable Barry Dugmore.

The Venerable Barry Dugmore.

Church of England

New Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight appointed

The Reverend Ryan Cook, leader of Cowes Group Ministry

The Reverend Ryan Cook, leader of Cowes Group Ministry

Meet the Canadian priest leading four churches on the Island

Ventnor Spiritualist Church has closed after nearly 90 years of services

Ventnor Spiritualist Church has closed after nearly 90 years of services

Spiritualist church announces closure after nearly 90 years

Christmas celebrations in St Thomas' Square, Newport

Christmas celebrations in St Thomas' Square, Newport

Census data suggests less than half the Island celebrate Christmas as Christians

From left, Anupama Singh, Mitul Patel, Hanny Patel, Rajesh Patel, Dr Arif Rahman, Donika Patel, Prini Patel, Parita Patel, Krushila Patel, Dr Akundi and Dr Ramesh Babu.

From left, Anupama Singh, Mitul Patel, Hanny Patel, Rajesh Patel, Dr Arif Rahman, Donika Patel, Prini Patel, Parita Patel, Krushila Patel, Dr Akundi and Dr Ramesh Babu.

Celebrations as 140 gather on the Island for Diwali festival of lights event

From left: John, Bob, Pam and Bertie, and right, John holding Sandra's death certificate

From left: John, Bob, Pam and Bertie, and right, John holding Sandra's death certificate

'Happy and emotional' — Man finds little sister's grave after years of searching

Jeremy Palconit-Baker being confirmed by the Bishop of Portsmouth, the Rt Rev Jonathan Frost.

Jeremy Palconit-Baker being confirmed by the Bishop of Portsmouth, the Rt Rev Jonathan Frost.

Faith reaffirmed for Isle of Wight worshippers at St Mary’s

A before and after of the headstone

A before and after of the headstone

"It's disgusting" — Son's fury with 'graveyard police' over missing items

John Roberts with his sister's death certificate

John Roberts with his sister's death certificate

'I fear I'll die before I find my little sister's grave — the church has failed me'

The Legal Service Procession making its way up Quay Street in Newport

The Legal Service Procession making its way up Quay Street in Newport

Judges parade through Newport in tradition dating back to medieval Britain

Newport Congregational Church will now be known as The Church of the Double Portion

Newport Congregational Church will now be known as The Church of the Double Portion

Find out why church will be now known as The Church of the Double Portion

John Roberts holding his sister's death certificate

John Roberts holding his sister's death certificate

Man's desperate fight to find little sister's unmarked grave

Rev Andy Yorke, the Rev James Cook, Rev Leisa Potter led the Affirmation of Faith with current Team Rector, Rev Jackie Maw

Rev Andy Yorke, the Rev James Cook, Rev Leisa Potter led the Affirmation of Faith with current Team Rector, Rev Jackie Maw

Christ Church in Totland Bay marks 150 years with special service

St Catherine's School in Ventnor

St Catherine's School in Ventnor

School appeals for help to restore and upgrade chapel

Newport Congregational Church's plant pots have been returned this morning (Sunday, July 13)

Newport Congregational Church's plant pots have been returned this morning (Sunday, July 13)

Island church's pots of sentimental value returned minutes before Sunday service

A church reverend has described the theft of sentimental plant pots from outside the church as

A church reverend has described the theft of sentimental plant pots from outside the church as

Church wants to show 'redemptive nature' after 'sentimental' plant pots stolen

Nathan Hamilton

Nathan Hamilton

Backstage theatre technician stepping into limelight as deacon on the Island

Ryde discipleship students.

Ryde discipleship students.

American interns aim to make a difference in Ryde

Independent Arts team getting creative in the Minster.

Independent Arts team getting creative in the Minster.

New memory cafe for people with dementia to open at Newport Minster

The lychgate at St Mary's Church, Brighstone, is in need of repair

The lychgate at St Mary's Church, Brighstone, is in need of repair

Appeal for funds to repair deteriorating lychgate in Island village

Pastor Tony Murphy (left) unveiling the new God Loves You sign at the 20th anniversary celebration

Pastor Tony Murphy (left) unveiling the new God Loves You sign at the 20th anniversary celebration

Iconic 'God Loves You' roundabout sign celebrates 20th anniversary

Newport Minster has recently had pews removed

Newport Minster has recently had pews removed

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Why are we losing the church pews?

File photo of Church of England altar

File photo of Church of England altar

Disgraced Church of England serial abuser has Isle of Wight past

(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.)

(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.

"Incredible" turnout at Ryde meeting discussing possible school closure

Christ Church in Totland

Christ Church in Totland

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

New team vicar for Ryde

Godshill Methodist and Newport RC chapels.

Godshill Methodist and Newport RC chapels.

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.

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