This section lists the clergy and key office holder announcements and RIP notices from the Diocese of Ely.
Announcements
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Andrew Robert Hurst
First published on: 28th September 2023We are pleased to announce that the Revd Andrew Robert Hurst, currently Assistant Curate in training, St Mark Newham and Grantchester Benefice is to be licensed on 18 October as Associate Priest in the Benefice (Self Supporting Minister).
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Iain George Osborne
First published on: 27th September 2023Bishop Dagmar is delighted to announce that The Revd Iain George Osborne has been appointed the Deputy Director of Planning in the Diocese of Ely. Following the acceptance of the new appointment Iain is resigning from his parochial role of Rector of the Ramseys and Upwood as of 2 January 2024.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Jonathan Donald Torrance
First published on: 22nd September 2023We are pleased to announce that the Revd Jonathan (Jonny) Donald Torrance, currently Assistant Curate in training, The Good Shepherd, Chesterton is to be licensed on 16 October 2023 as Associate Priest in the Benefice (Self Supporting Minister).
Appointment Announcement: The Revd David John Lee
First published on: 22nd September 2023We are pleased to announce that the Revd David John Lee, currently Assistant Curate in training, Fowlmere, Foxton, Shepreth and Thriplow Benefice is to be licensed on 20 October as Associate Priest in the Benefice (Self Supporting Minister).
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Geoffrey (Geoff) John Dodgson
First published on: 22nd September 2023We are pleased to announce that the Revd Geoffrey (Geoff) John Dodgson, currently Assistant Curate in training, Papworth Benefice is to be licensed on 29 October as Associate Priest in the Benefice (Self Supporting Minister).
Retirement Announcement: The Revd Angela Ellen Melaniphy
First published on: 18th September 2023The Revd Angela Ellen Melaniphy, Rector of the Fowlmere, Foxton, Shepreth and Thriplow Benefice is retiring on 31 December 2023, after serving 8 years in the Benefice. This will also be her last Sunday in the Benefice.
RIP - Canon David Vaughan Lewis
First published on: 14th September 2023We are sorry to hear of the death on 31st July 2023 of Canon David Vaughan Lewis. May David rest in peace and rise in glory.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Christine Anne Cole
First published on: 11th September 2023We are pleased to announce that the Revd Christine (Chrissy) Anne Cole, currently Assistant Curate in training, Saint Martin, Cambridge was licensed, on 10 September, as Associate Vicar of the Benefice (Self Supporting Minister).
Retirement Announcement: The Allan Roy Landall
First published on: 11th September 2023The Revd Allan Roy Landall, Rector of the Walsoken Benefice is retiring on 15 November 2023, after nearly 22 years of Ministry in the Diocese of Ely. His last Sunday in the Benefices will be 1 October.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd James Douglas Geoffrey Shakespeare
First published on: 17th August 2023The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd James Douglas Geoffrey Shakespeare, Vicar of St John the Evangelist, Cambridge; Bishop’s Spirituality Adviser and Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands, has accepted the invitation to be Rural Dean for the Cambridge South Deanery in succession to the Revd Rachel Rosborough.
Resignation Announcement: The Revd Dr Catherine Jane Pryse Wright
First published on: 14th August 2023The Revd Dr Catherine Wright will be leaving her role as Diocesan Director of Ordinands for the Diocese to take up the position as chaplain at Launde Abbey. We want to take this opportunity to thank Catherine for all that she has brought to the role of DDO and wish her well.
The benefice of Christ Church, Orton Goldhay and Orton Malborne
First published on: 8th August 2023The Pastoral Scheme creating the new benefice of Christ Church, Orton Goldhay and Orton Malborne came into effect on 1 August 2023. The Revd Canon Sarah Catherine Gower is named as first Incumbent (Rector) of the new benefice.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Phillip Edward Marsh
First published on: 8th August 2023The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Phillip (Phil) Edward Marsh, currently Team Vicar in the Ely Benefice is to be Priest in Charge of the Benefice.
RIP - Audrey Hillier
First published on: 18th July 2023We are sorry to hear from Rev John Hillier that his wife Audrey died peacefully in hospital on July 6th following a long struggle with dementia.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Ray Burman
First published on: 11th July 2023We are pleased to announce that the Revd Ray Burman, currently Assistant Curate in training, The Wissey Valley Benefice is to be licensed on 13 August as Associate Priest of the Benefice (Self Supporting Minister).
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Alexander Jeewan
First published on: 10th July 2023The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Alexander (Alex) Jeewan, currently Team Vicar, Saffron Walden (St Mary) and Villages including Ashdon, Debden, Great Chesterford, Hadstock, Little Chesterford, Littlebury, Wendens Ambo and Wimbish with Thunderley in the Diocese of Chelmsford is to be Priest in Charge to serve in the Benefice of All Saints, Milton (Subject to satisfactory DBS check).
RIP - Patricia Sledge
First published on: 4th July 2023We are sorry to hear of the death on Sunday 11 June 2023 of Patricia Sledge.
RIP - Canon Nigel Abbott
First published on: 4th July 2023We are sorry to hear of the death on Thursday 22 June 2023 of Canon Nigel Abbott.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Jennifer (Jenny) Clare Hill
First published on: 3rd July 2023The Bishop announces the appointment of the Revd Jennifer (Jenny) Clare Hill, who currently holds Permission to Officiate in the Diocese of Ely as Interim Team Leader of the 5Folds Group of Churches - Longstanton, Over, Swavesey & Willingham
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Emily Louise Davis
First published on: 3rd July 2023On behalf of The Bishop of Ely we are pleased to announce that The Revd Emily Louise Davis, currently Priest-in-Charge of Whittlesey, Pondersbridge and Coates, is to be Team Rector of the Benefice.