This section lists the clergy and key office holder announcements and RIP notices from the Diocese of Ely.
Announcements
Departure Announcement: The Revd Robert John Strachan
First published on: 14th February 2024The Revd Robert (Robbie) John Strachan, currently Associate Vicar in the Holy Sepulchre with All Saints, Cambridge has been appointed Vicar of Lincoln St Peter in Eastgate and Lincoln St Peter in Carlton in the Diocese of Lincoln. His last Sunday in the Benefice will be 24 April 2024 and his last day in the Benefice will be 1 May 2024.
Announcement: The Revd Canon Joan Anne Horan
First published on: 14th February 2024The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Canon Joan Horan, Rural Dean of Fincham and Feltwell, has accepted the invitation to continue as Rural Dean until 20 April 2025
Announcement: The Revd Canon Sarah Catherine Gower
First published on: 14th February 2024The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Sarah Gower, Rural Dean of Yaxley, has accepted the invitation to continue as Rural Dean for a further five years. The Archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech will commission Sarah on 27 February 2024.
Announcement: The Revd Canon Dr Eleanor Jane Williams
First published on: 5th February 2024The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Canon Dr Eleanor Jane Williams, Vicar of Burwell with Reach, has accepted the invitation to continue as Rural Dean for the Fordham and Quy Deanery for further 3 years.
Retirement Announcement: The Revd Canon Matthew Laurence Bradbury
First published on: 29th January 2024The Revd Canon Matthew Laurence Bradbury, Vicar of St Peter and St Paul, Wisbech and St Augustine, Wisbech (held in plurality) is retiring on 30 June 2024, after 21 years of Ministry in the Diocese of Ely. His last Sunday in the Benefices will be on 30 June.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Malcolm Eric (Max) Osborne
First published on: 15th January 2024The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Malcolm Eric (Max) Osborne, currently Rector of Horringer Benefice in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich is to be Incumbent (Vicar) of the Anglesey Group (subject to satisfactory DBS check).
Resignation Announcement: The Revd Dr Simon David Gill
First published on: 8th January 2024The Acting Bishop of Ely announces the resignation of the Revd Dr Simon Gill as Team Rector of the 5folds Benefice in the Diocese of Ely with effect from 31 December 2023.
Departure Announcement: Andrew Read, Director of Education, Mission & Ministry
First published on: 30th November 2023On 30 November 2023, Andrew Read, Director of Education, Mission & Ministry, will be leaving the many and various roles he has accrued across 8 years of exemplary service to the Diocese.
RIP - Rev David Spencer
First published on: 29th November 2023We are sorry to hear of the death of Revd David Spencer on 25 November 2023.
RIP - Ven Garth Norman
First published on: 29th November 2023We are sorry to hear of the death on 17th November 2023 of Ven Garth Norman.
Announcement: The Benefice of Sawtry, Glatton and Holme with Conington
First published on: 27th November 2023Following the Bishop's Pastoral Order, which will come into effect on 1 December 2023, the name of the Benefice of Sawtry, Glatton and Holme with Conington shall be changed to "The Benefice of The Fen Edge Churches". The Revd Canon Rebecca (Becky) Dyball is and will remain Incumbent (Rector) of the Benefice
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Fiona Elizabeth Gordon Brampton
First published on: 20th November 2023The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Canon Fiona Elizabeth Gordon Brampton, currently Associate Priest, of the North Leigtonstone Benefice is to be Priest in Charge of the Benefice. Fiona will also continue her role as Chaplain to Little Gidding.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Imogen Rosalind Falvey
First published on: 20th November 2023On behalf of The Acting Bishop of Ely we are pleased to announce that The Revd Imogen Rosalind Falvey, currently Priest-in-Charge of The Ortons, is to be Rector of the Benefice.
RIP - Revd Dr Brian Hebblethwaite
First published on: 14th November 2023We are sorry to hear of the death on 3rd November 2023 of Revd Dr Brian Hebblethwaite.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Diane Leslie Kutar
First published on: 13th November 2023The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Diane Leslie Kutar, currently Assistant Curate in training, Sawtry, Glatton and Holme with Conington is to be Incumbent (Rector) to serve in the Benefice of Stilton with Denton and Caldecote with Folksworth with Morborne and Haddon and Elton (held in plurality) (Subject to satisfactory DBS check).
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Valmor Alves Pimenta
First published on: 6th November 2023The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Valmor Alves Pimenta, currently Vicar of St Joseph the Worker and St Hugh, West End, Northolt in the Diocese of London is to be Incumbent (Rector) of Bluntisham cum Earith with Colne and Holywell cum Needingworth (known locally as the Meridian Benefice) (subject to satisfactory DBS check).
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Michael David Newton
First published on: 23rd October 2023Bishop Dagmar, acting Diocesan Bishop of Ely and Paul Evans, Diocesan Secretary, are delighted to announce that The Revd Michael David Newton, currently Team Rector, The Lordsbridge Team, has been appointed to the role of Diocesan Director of Ordinands. He will start in this new role on the 4th of January 2024. His last day as the Team Rector will be 3 January 2024.
RIP - Canon David Anthony (Tony) PORTER
First published on: 17th October 2023We are sorry to hear of the death on 8th October 2023 of Canon David Anthony (Tony) PORTER.
Licensing of College Deans and Chaplains
First published on: 13th October 2023We are pleased to announce that the Bishop of Huntingdon will license the following at a service in St Mary the Great with St Michael, Cambridge on 19 October 2022
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Duncan Cowan Gray
First published on: 13th October 2023The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Duncan Cowan Gray, currently Non-stipendiary Minister, St Mary of Eton with St Augustine, Hackney Wick in the Diocese of London is to be Associate Priest to serve in the Benefice of Chesterton.