Departure Announcement a follow up: The Revd Lloyd Martin Davis

Announcement: The Revd Patrick John McEune

The license of the Revd Patrick John McEune, Vicar of The Raddesley Group of Parishes is extended past his 70th birthday, until the 20th October 2025.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Dr Jonathan Richard Kimber

We are pleased to announce that the Revd Canon Dr Jonathan Richard Kimber, who currently holds Permission to Officiate in the Worcester Diocese, has accepted the role of Interim Chaplain at Kings College, Cambridge starting from 14 April 2025. Jonathan is remaining Canon Emeritus of Peterborough Cathedral.

Announcement: The Revd Jennifer Clare Hill

The Revd Jennifer Clare Hill, currently Priest in Charge of the 5fold Team Ministry, is stepping down from this role on 7 May. Jenny will continue to hold Permission to Officiate in the Diocese of Ely

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Nigel Austin di Castiglione

The Revd Nigel Austin di Castiglione, currently Team Vicar, in the Papworth Benefice, is retiring on 31 July 2025. His last Sunday in the Benefice will be 29 June 2025.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Christopher (Chris) Peter Fox

Further to the announcement of 8 December 2024, we are pleased to inform that The Revd Christopher (Chris) Peter Fox, currently Vicar, St Paul Church, Ealing, in the Diocese of London will be instituted and inducted as Incumbent (Vicar) of St Barnabas, Cambridge, on 22 July 2025.

Departure Announcement: The David Owain Sheppard

The Reverend David Owain Sheppard currently Priest in Charge of the Buckden with the Offord Benefice and Assistant Director of Ordinands and Vocations Adviser in the Diocese of Ely has been appointed as Rector of Thaxted, Hempstead, Radwinter and The Samfords in the Diocese of Chelmsford.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Canon Lesley Nicole Bland

The Revd Canon Lesley (Nicki) Nicole Bland, currently Vicar, in the Staughtons with Hail Weston Benefice, and Rural Dean for St Neots Deanery is retiring on 13 September 2025. Her last Sunday in the Benefice will be 7 September 2025.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Canon Joan Anne Horan

The Revd Canon Joan Anne Horan, currently Rector of the Grimshoe Benefice, and Rural Dean for Fincham and Feltwell Deanery is retiring on 20 April 2025.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Canon Annette Susan Reed

The Revd Canon Annette Susan Reed, currently Vicar, in the Paxtons with Diddington and Southoe Benefice, is retiring on 29 July 2025. Her last Sunday in the Benefice will be 27 July 2025.

RIP The Rev’d Kenneth Anderson

We were sorry to hear of the death on 9th February 2025 at the age 86, of The Rev’d Kenneth Anderson and remember his wife Polly and the family in our prayers.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Edward David Green

The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Edward (Ed) David Green, currently Assistant Curate at St Mary the Less, Cambridge is to be Team Vicar in the 5folds Team Ministry (subject to satisfactory DBS check).

Announcement: The Revd Rosemary (Rosie) Frances Hewitt

We are pleased to announce that the Revd Rosemary (Rosie) Frances Hewitt, currently holding Bishop’s Permission to Officiate is to be licensed, on 24 April, as Associate Priest (Children's and Youth Minister, SSM) in the Benefice of St Mary the Great with St Michael, Cambridge.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Stephen Richard Dove The 5fold Team Ministry

The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Stephen Richard Dove, currently Assistant Curate in The Northstowe Church Network Mission Initiative in the Diocese of Ely is to be Incumbent (Team Rector) of the 5folds Team Ministry.

Announcement: The Revd Edward Benjamin Cearns

The Revd Edward (Ed) Benjamin Cearns, currently Assistant Curate in training (SSOM) in the St Clement’s Benefice is moving, on 17 February, to the St Benedict Benefice, Cambridge to continue his curacy until 31 October 2026.

RIP The Rev'd Dr Andrew Macintosh

We were sorry to hear of the death on 5th December 2024 of The Rev'd Dr Andrew Macintosh and remember his wife Mary their family in our prayers.

RIP The Revd Don Cupitt

We were sorry to hear of the death on 18th January 2025 of The Revd Don Cupitt and remember his wife Susan, children and grandchildren in our prayers.

Announcement: The Revd Elizabeth (Liz) Joan Gabrielle Strickland

We are pleased to announce that the Revd Elizabeth (Liz) Joan Gabrielle Strickland, currently Associate Priest in the Benefice of Hartford and Houghton with Wyton is to be licensed, on 6 February, as Associate Priest in the Benefice of Bluntisham cum Earith with Colne and Holywell cum Needingworth, locally known as Merdian Benefice (Self Supporting Minister).

A Follow up Announcement: The Revd Susan Fiona Simpson

Further to the announcement of 8 December informing about departure of The Reverend Susan (Sue) Fiona Simpson currently Rector to Somersham with Pidley and Oldhurst and Woodhurst Benefice to be Vicar for the United Parish of Aldborough & Boroughbridge with Roecliffe, Minskip and Dunsforth in the Diocese of Leeds.

Resignation Announcements - The Revd Steven Rothwell

The Reverend Steven Rothwell currently Incumbent (Vicar) of St James, Cambridge and Curate Training Officer (IME2) has been appointed as Clergy Development Officer in the Diocese of Ely. Steve will continue his IME2 role in the Diocese. His last Sunday in the parish will be Easter Day, 20th April and he will begin his new role on Monay 28 April

Departure Announcement a follow up: The Revd Andrew James Avery

Further to the announcement made on 15 December 2024 we can now confirm that The Revd Andrew James Avery’s last Sunday in the Stanground and Farcet and Fletton will be 26 January 2025. He will be licensed as Priest in Charge in the Somerleyton Benefice, in the Diocese of Norwich on 4 February 2025.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Emily Louise Davis

The Reverend Emily Louise Davis, currently Rector of Whittlesey, Ponderbridge and Coates, has resigned from this post as of 4 April 2025. Emily’s last Sunday in the Benefice will be 30 March. Emily is moving to the Diocese of Oxford following her husband’s appointment as Team Vicar in Beaconsfield (Holtspur St Thomas & The Dove Café).

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Kristian Sydney Hewett

We are pleased to announce that the Revd Kristian Sydney Hewett, currently Assistant Curate in the Benefice of the Good Shepherd, Chesterton is to be licensed, on 23 January, as Associate Priest in the Benefice working in partnership with Cambridge Churches Homelessness Project.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Deborah Mary Davies

We are pleased to announce that the Revd Dr Deborah (Debs) Mary Davies, previously Assistant at Liverpool Cathedral, in the Liverpool Diocese, has accepted the role of Tutor in Mission/Pioneer Ministry, Ridley Hall starting from 1 January 2025.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Andrew James Avery

The Revd Andrew James Avery, currently Vicar of Stanground and Farcet and Rector of Fletton has accepted the post of Priest in Charge in the Somerleyton Benefice, in the Diocese of Norwich (subject to satisfactory DBS check).

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Jenny Anne Wright

The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Dr Jenny Anne Wright, currently Chaplain to the Archbishop of York is to be Canon Residentiary with responsibility for Learning and Outreach, at Ely Cathedral, subject to satisfactory DBS check

Announcement: The Revd Nigel Austin Di Castiglione

The Revd Nigel Austin Di Castiglione, currently Team Rector, in the Papworth Benefice, has resigned from this post as of 5 January 2025 to take up the role of Team Vicar of the Benefice. He will be licensed on 6 January 2025.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Susan Fiona Simpson

The Reverend Susan (Sue) Fiona Simpson currently Rector to Somersham with Pidley and Oldhurst and Woodhurst Benefice has been appointed as Vicar for the United Parish of Aldborough & Boroughbridge with Roecliffe, Minskip and Dunsforth in the Diocese of Leeds.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Christopher (Chris) Peter Fox

The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Christopher (Chris) Peter Fox, currently Vicar, St Paul Church, Ealing, in the Diocese of London is to be Incumbent (Vicar) of St Barnabas, Cambridge, subject to satisfactory DBS check.

Announcements: Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011- Benefices of Coveney; Ely;....

Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011- Benefices of Coveney; Ely; Haddenham; Sutton; Wilburton; Witcham with Mepal; and Witchford with Wentworth

Departure Announcement: The Revd Canon Dr Jessica Heloise Martin

The Revd Canon Dr Jessica Heloise Martin, Residentiary Canon (learning and outreach) of Ely Cathedral, has been appointed to be the next Dean of Chelmsford Cathedral.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Paul Harnett Butler

We are pleased to announce that the Revd Paul Harnett Butler, currently Associate Vicar in the Benefices of Waterbeach and Landbeach, held in plurality, will be licensed, on 14 November, as Priest in Charge of the Benefices.

Leaving Announcement: The Revd Lloyd Martin Davis

The Reverend Lloyd Martin Davis currently Associate Vicar (Pioneer), Whittlesey, Ponderbridge and Coates and Assistant Director of Ordinands in the Diocese of Ely has been appointed as Team Vicar in Beaconsfield (Holtspur St Thomas & The Dove Cafe) in the Diocese of Oxford.

Announcement: The Revd Nell Grace Whiscombe

We are pleased to announce that the Revd Nell Grace Whiscombe, currently Assistant Curate in training in the Benefice of St John the Evangelist, Cambridge has been appointed as Chaplain at St Catharine's College Cambridge.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Andrew Graham James Birks

Rural Dean for the Shingay Deanery

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Eleanor Jean Whalley

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Eleanor Jean Whalley, Vicar of Soham, has accepted the Bishop’s invitation to be Rural Dean for the Ely Deanery for 5 years,

Licensing of new College Chaplains

We are pleased to announce that the Acting Bishop of Ely will license the following, at a service at St Mary the Great with St Michael, Cambridge on 15 October:

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Christine (Chris) Ann Westgarth

We are pleased to announce that the Revd Christine (Chris) Ann Westgarth, currently Assistant Curate in training in the Lordsbridge Team will be licensed, on 15 October, as Associate Priest in the Benefices (Self Supporting Minister).

Appointment Announcement: Revd Simon Paul Dommett

We are pleased to announce that the Revd Simon Paul Dommett, currently Vicar – Goldington Benefice, is to be licensed, as Associate Priest (House for Duty) in the Leightonstone Churches (both North and West Leightonstone Benefices), subject to satisfactory DBS check.

Announcement: The Revd Leo Esosa Orobor

Announcement: The Revd Leo Esosa Orobor

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Jon Sanders

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Jon Sanders

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Juanita Marie Hawthorne

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Juanita Marie Hawthorne

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Susan (Sue) Jane Squires-Dutton

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Susan (Sue) Jane Squires-Dutton

Announcement for The Revd Carol Avery's funeral

Invitation to the Funeral Service for Rev Carol Avery BEM

Resignation Announcement: The Revd Felicity Anne Couch

The Revd Felicity Anne Couch resigned from the post of Rural Dean of Shingay.

RIP Rev’d Dr Stuart Mews

We are sorry to hear of the death on 29th August 2024 of Revd Dr Stuart Mews.

RIP The Revd David Rex Buckley

We are sorry to hear of the death on 25th August 2024 of Revd Rex Buckley

RIP  The Rev’d Canon Brian Watchorn

We were sorry to hear of the death on 27th August 2024 of The  Rev’d Canon Brian Watchorn and remember his niece and wider family in our prayers.

RIP Announcement: The Revd Carol Rosemary Avery

It is with the deepest sadness that we report the death of Rev Carol Avery, Associate Priest in the parishes of Stanground, Farcet and Fletton.

Honorary and Lay Canons, Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity

The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce the appointment of Honorary and Lay Canons of the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely

Announcements: RIP The Rt Rev Timothy Dudley-Smith

We were sorry to hear of the death on 12th August 2024 of The Rt Rev’d Timothy Dudley-Smith and remember his daughter and son-in-law Sarah and Giles their family in our prayers.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Paul Anthony Kite

The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Paul Anthony Kite, currently Priest in Charge, West Sheppey Benefice, in the Diocese of Canterbury is to be Priest in Charge of Wisbech St Peter and St Paul, Wisbech St Augustine and Walsoken, subject to satisfactory DBS check.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Matthew James Creber-Davies

We are pleased to announce that the Revd Matthew James Creber-Davies, currently curate at the Cornerstone Team Benefice in the Leicester Diocese, is to be licensed as Team Vicar – Mission Enabler in the Benefice of Ely, subject to satisfactory DBS check.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Ceri Jane Payne

The Revd Ceri Jane Payne, Assistant Curate, St Mary the Great with St Michael, Cambridge, will be licensed, on 20 October 2024, as Associate Vicar in the Benefice of St John the Evangelist, Cambridge (Self Supporting Minister). Ceri is finishing her current appointment on 8 September.

Announcement: The Revd Devin Shepard McLachlan

Further to the announcement of 9 May 2024 we are pleased to inform that The Revd Devin Shepard McLachlan will be instituted and inducted as Vicar of St Benedict Benefice, Cambridge on 13 September, 7pm.

Announcement: The Revd James Edward Robinson

Further to the announcement of 3 May 2024 we are pleased to inform that The Revd James (Jim) Edward Robinson will be instituted and inducted as Vicar of Grantchester and St Mark’s Newnham Benefice (held in plurality) on 5 September, 7 pm at St Mark’s Newnham.

Announcement: The Revd Canon Mark Newby Haworth

Announcement: The Revd Canon Mark Newby Haworth

Appointment Announcements The Revd Canon Dr Mark Peter Charles Collinson

Appointment Announcements The Revd Canon Dr Mark Peter Charles Collinson

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Lynda Davies

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Lynda Davies

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Samuel Perez Criado

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Samuel Perez Criado

Departure Announcement: The Revd Dr Jonathan Donald Torrance

Departure Announcement: The Revd Dr Jonathan Donald Torrance

Announcement: Bishop's Pastoral Order

Bishop's Pastoral Order - The benefice of South Leightonstone and the benefice of West Leightonstone

Appointment Announcement: The Revd David John Lee

The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd David John Lee, currently Associate Priest of Fowlmere, Foxton, Shepreth and Thriplow is to be Incumbent (Rector) of the Benefice.

Appointment Announcements: The Revd Alexandra Mary Barrett

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Alexandra Mary Barrett

Announcements: The Revd Jill Mary Stimpson

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Jill Mary Stimpson

Announcements: The Revd Canon Annette Susan Reed

Announcement: The Revd Canon Annette Susan Reed

Announcements: The Revd Canon Thomas Oliver Buchanan

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Thomas Oliver Buchanan

Announcements: The Revd Marie Pierre Andree Lucchetta-Redmond

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Marie Pierre Andree Lucchetta-Redmond

Announcements: The Revd Jacqueline Carol Metcalfe

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Jacqueline Carol Metcalfe

Announcements: The Revd Canon Wendy Leigh Thomson

Announcement: The Revd Canon Wendy Leigh Thomson

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Joseph Michael Magill

The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Joseph (Joe) Michael Magill, currently Team Vicar in The Parr Team Ministry in the Diocese of Liverpool is to be Incumbent (Rector) of The Ramseys and Upwood Benefice.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Devin Shepard McLachlan

The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Devin Shepard McLachlan, currently holding Permission to Officiate in the Diocese of Ely is to be Incumbent (Vicar) of St Benedict, Cambridge.

Announcement: The Revd Alexandra Frances Grace Podd

The Revd Alexandra Frances Grace Podd, Assistant Curate in Christ Church, Orton Goldhay and Orton Malborne, St Andrew's Alwalton and St Michael's Chesterton has been appointed Vicar St Paul's Church, Woodford Bridge (part time) and Assistant Director of Ordinands (part time) in the Diocese of Chelmsford.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Edward James Underhill

The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Edward (Ed) James Underhill, currently Curate in the Euston Church (Bishop's Mission Order) in the Diocese of London is to be Associate Vicar for Students in the Benefice of the Holy Sepulchre with All Saints, Cambridge (locally known as St Andrew the Great).

Appointment Announcement: The Revd James Edward Robinson

The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd James (Jim) Edward Robinson, currently holding Permission to Officiate in the Diocese of Ely is to be Incumbent (Vicar) of the Grantchester and St Mark's Newnham Benefices (held in plurality).

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Canon Anne Fiona Maclaurin

The Revd Canon Anne Fiona Maclaurin, Vicar of St Barnabas, Cambridge is retiring on 31 August 2024

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Muthuraj Swamy

We are pleased to announce that the Revd Dr Muthuraj Swamy, currently Assistant Curate in training in the Benefice of St John the Evangelist, Cambridge is to be licensed, as Associate Priest in the Benefice (Self Supporting Minister).

Appointment Announcement: Mr Jonathan Young

The Acting Bishop of Ely, the Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter, has today announced the appointment of Jonathan Young as the new Diocesan Director of Education for Diocese of Ely.

Announcement: The Deborah Ruth Holmes

The Revd Deborah Ruth Holmes (known as Ruth), Assistant Curate in Ely Benefice has been appointed Vicar of the Benefice of Saint Edmund, Chingford in the Diocese of Chelmsford (subject to satisfactory DBS check). The collation date is still to be confirmed.

Assistant Retired Clergy Officer for the Cambridge Area

The Revd John Roger Bowen, currently Assistant Retired Clergy Officer for Cambridge Area, is stepping down from this role on 30 May 2024, after almost 15 years of service. Roger is remaining in the Diocese of Ely and holds Bishop’s Permission to Officiate.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Philip Michael Howson

The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Philip Michael Howson, Rector of South Leightonstone is also to be Priest in Charge of West Leightonstone Benefice.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Edward Mark Westrip

We are pleased to announce that the Revd Edward (Ed) Mark Westrip, currently Assistant Curate in the Benefice of the Good Shepherd, Chesterton is to be licensed, on 19 May, as Assistant Priest in the Benefice of Great Shelford (Self Supporting Minister).

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Timothy Paul May

The Acting Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Timothy (Tim) Paul May, currently Assistant Curate in the Team Ministry of Monkwearmouth, Sunderland in the Diocese of Durham is to be Incumbent of Hemingford Abbots (Rector) and Hemingford Grey (Vicar) (held in plurality), subject to satisfactory DBS check and completion of curacy processes.

The Revd Christopher Leffler - RIP

We are sorry to hear of the death on 15th March 2024 of Revd Christopher Leffler. Christopher held PTO in retirement in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich from 1999 and in this diocese from 2020-2023 and was in those years active in the parishes of Godmanchester and Hilton.

RIP - Canon Bruce Curry

My sincere apologies for the lateness of this notification. I understand many knew Canon Curry and were able to attend his funeral in February. Please accept this notice for your information.

RIP - Mrs Joan Bolt

We are sorry to hear of the death on 9th March 2024 of Joan Bolt, widow of Revd David Bolt who served in Great and Little Wilbraham and Six Mile Bottom.

RIP - Revd David Alan Hart

We are sorry to hear of the death on 1st March 2024 of Revd David Alan Hart.

RIP - Revd Alan Robert Bennett

We are sorry to hear of the death on 14th February 2024 of Revd Alan Robert Bennett.

Announcement: The Revd Benjamin Andrew Brady

The Reverend Benjamin (Ben) Andrew Brady currently Assistant Curate of The Granta Vale Group of Churches, South Cambridgeshire has been appointed as Team Vicar in the Berkhamsted Team Ministry with special responsibility for Holy Trinity, Potten End, The Diocese of St Albans.

Announcement: The Revd Mark Neil Rodel

Rev’d Mark Rodel, Development Officer for Learning, has been appointed as the Deputy Director for Mission and Ministry in the St Alban’s Diocese. Mark will leave the diocese at the end of July.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Mark Neil Rodel

Revd Mark Rodel, Development Officer for Learning, has been appointed as the Deputy Director for Mission and Ministry in the St Alban’s Diocese. Mark will leave the diocese at the end of July.

Announcements - The Revd Canon Malcolm (Max) Eric Osborne

We can confirm that the Revd Canon Malcolm Eric (Max) Osborne will be instituted and installed at Holy Trinity Bottisham on 19 April 2024 as Vicar of The Anglesey Group.

The Announcement – The Ven Hugh Kyle McCurdy

The Ven Hugh Kyle McCurdy is stepping down from his current role of Implementation Lead for Living Ely 2025 on 31 March 2024. Holding the Bishop’s Permission to Officiate, he will continue as Rural Dean of Bourn for a further year.

Resignation Announcement: The Revd Helene Louise Tame

The Revd Helene Louise Tame, currently Associate Minister in the St Neots Team Ministry has resigned from this role on 27 February 2024.

Announcement: The Revd Jonathan Charles Dymoke Newcombe

Following the decision of the Christ Church, Huntingdon’s Church Council to leave the Church of England, the Bishop’s Mission Order will not be renewed after 24 February 2024 and therefore will cease from that date.

Announcement - Pastoral Order

Pastoral Order - The Benefices of Alwalton and Chesterton and Christ Church, Orton Goldhay and Orton Malborne

Departure Announcement: The Revd Robert John Strachan

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

On 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

We are sorry to hear of the death of Revd David Spencer on 25 November 2023.

RIP - Ven Garth Norman

We 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

Following 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

The 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

On 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

We are sorry to hear of the death on 3rd November 2023 of Revd Dr Brian Hebblethwaite.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Diane Leslie Kutar

The 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

The 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

Bishop 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

We are sorry to hear of the death on 8th October 2023 of Canon David Anthony (Tony) PORTER.

Licensing of College Deans and Chaplains

We 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

The 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.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Andrew Robert Hurst

We 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

Bishop 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

The 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

We 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

We 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

We 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

We 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

The 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

We are sorry to hear of the death on Sunday 11 June 2023 of Patricia Sledge.

RIP - Canon Nigel Abbott

We are sorry to hear of the death on Thursday 22 June 2023 of Canon Nigel Abbott.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Jennifer (Jenny) Clare Hill

The 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

On 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.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Nived Joseph Lobo

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Nived Jospeh Lobo, currently Assistant Curate in Christ Church, Portswood in the Diocese of Winchester is to be Senior Associate Minister to serve in St Andrew the Less, Cambridge (Subject to satisfactory DBS check).

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Jutta Brueck

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Canon Jutta Brueck, currently interim Priest in Charge of St Mary the Great with St Michael, Cambridge is to be Incumbent (Vicar) of the Benefice.

The Appointment Announcement – The Revd Stephen Michael Day

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Stephen Michael Day, currently Team Vicar, Papworth Benefice is to be Incumbent (Rector) of The Three Rivers Group Benefice.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Mary Louise Price

The Revd Mary Louise Price, Associate Priest (Self Supporting Minister) in the Benefices of Melbourn and Meldreth is retiring after 18 years of Ministry in the Diocese of Ely, on 31 August 2023, her last Sunday in the Benefices will be 27 August 2023.

The Appointment Announcement – The Revd Andrew Graham James Birks

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Andrew Graham James Birks, currently Priest in Charge of Benefice of Chidham and the Benefice of Funtington and West Stoke with Sennicotts in the Diocese of Chichester is to be Vicar of Melbourn and Meldreth (subject to the satisfactory DBS check).

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Philip Michael Howson

We are pleased to announce that the Ven Canon Richard Harlow will commission The Revd Philip Michael Howson as Assistant Rural Dean for Huntingdon on 10 July 2023. The appointment is until March 2028.

Announcements

Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Dr James Theodore Douglas Gardom, currently Dean & Chaplain of Pembroke College, Cambridge is to be Interim Priest in Charge of St Benedict, Cambridge. The appointment is for one year, from 14 July 2023 until 14 July 2024.

RIP - Canon Peter Hill

We are sorry to hear of the death on Friday 19 May 2023 of Canon Peter Hill.

The Revd Shirley Susan Holder

Bishop of Ely would like to inform that The Revd Shirley Susan Holder, currently Assistant Curate at St Mary the Great with St Michael, Cambridge will move from being Licensed Clergy to holding Bishop's Permission to Officiate effective from 1st June 2023.

Announcements - Honorary and Etheldreda Canons

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce the appointment of Honorary and Etheldreda Canons of the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely

Appointments of Bishop's Advisors

We are pleased to announce that the following clergy have been appointed by the Bishop as Advisors, operating as part of the Mission and Ministry Team:

The Appointment Announcement - The Revd David Michael Bubb

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd David (Dave) Michael Bubb, currently Assistant Curate in Christ Church, Southborough, St Lawrence, Bidborough and St Peter, Southborough in the Diocese of Rochester is to be Associate Minister to serve at Christ the Servant King, Hampton (Subject to satisfactory DBS check).

RIP - Rev Gareth Morgan

We are sorry to hear of the death on Wednesday 17 May 2023 of Rev Gareth Morgan.

Appointment Announcement -The Venerable Hugh Kyle McCurdy

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Venerable Hugh Kyle McCurdy, former Archdeacon of Huntingdon & Wisbech, who currently holds Public Preacher Licence, has accepted the invitation to be next Rural Dean for the Bourn Deanery for one year.

Appointment Announcement - The Revd Patrick John McEune

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Patrick John McEune, currently Rector of the Binbrook Group, St Mary and St Gabriel including Kelstern, Ludford Magna, Swinhope, Thorganby and Wold Newton in the Diocese of Lincoln is to be Incumbent (Rector) of The Raddesley Group of Parishes including St Mary's Brinkley, St Augustine's Burrough Green, St Peter's Carlton, St Mary's Dullingham, St Peter's Stetchworth, St Mary the less Westley Waterless in the Diocese of Ely.

Announcement of a new Warden of Readers

Following the retirement of Steve Mashford as Warden of Readers in our Diocese after his dedicated service, I am delighted to announce that Cathy Watts, LLM, has agreed to take on this role.

Departure Announcement - The Revd Lucy Eleanor Cleland

The Revd Lucy Eleanor Cleland, currently Team Vicar of the 5Folds Team Ministry has been appointed Chaplain to the Bishop of Bristol. Her last Sunday in the Benefice is 16 July (last day 19 July). Lucy will be licensed in the Diocese of Bristol on 20 July 2023.

Appointment: The Revd Canon Matthew Laurence Bradbury

We are pleased to announce that the Revd Canon Matthew Laurence Bradbury, Incumbent of St Peter and St Paul and St Augustine Wisbech, accepted the invitation to be Chaplain to the new High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire for April 2023 - March 2024, Dr Bharat Khetani. He started this role on 5 April 2023.

Departure Announcement - The Revd Rachel Claire Rosborough

The Revd Rachel Claire Rosborough, currently Vicar of Grantchester and St Mark's Newnham as well as Rural Dean for the Cambridge South deanery is stepping down from these roles. Rachel's last Sunday in the Benefice will be 30 July and her last day 31 August.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Sarah Rachel Tan

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Sarah Rachel Tan, who currently holds Permission to Officiate in the Diocese of Ely, is now Managing Chaplain at HMP Littlehey Prison.

Departure Announcement - The Revd Edward John Gerald Keene

The Reverend Edward John Gerald Keene, currently Assistant Curate at All Saints Church, Little Shelford in the Diocese of Ely, has been appointed as Rector of the Benefice of Stevenage St Nicholas and Graveley in the Diocese of St Albans. His last Sunday in the Benefice will be 28 May 2023 and the last day in the role 18 June 2023.

RIP Revd Canon Anna Matthews Requiem Eucharist, Weds, 26 April, 12:30

I can now announce that dear Anna's funeral will take place at the Cathedral on Wednesday, 26th April at 12.30pm. The Very Reverend Dr Jeffrey John will preach. I shall preside, assisted by Cathedral clergy.

Departure Announcement - Revd David Christopher Gordon Bagnall

The Revd David Bagnall, currently assistant curate in St Mary the Great with St Michael, Cambridge (Self Supporting Minister) and Assistant Chaplain, Emmanuel College has been appointed as Associate Rector in St John's, Princes Street, in the Diocese of Edinburgh. His last day in the Benefice will be 21 May 2023 and he will be licensed in his new post on 22 June 2023.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Helen Claire Orchard

We are pleased to announce that the Bishop of Ely will license, on 2 May 2023, The Revd Dr Helen Caire Orchard, as Chaplain- Fellow of Christ's College, Cambridge. Helen is currently Team Vicar of Wimbledon in the Diocese of Southwark.

Departure Announcement - Revd Peter (Pete) Williams

The Revd Peter (Pete) Williams, currently curate in Bluntisham cum Earith with Colne and Holywell cum Needingworth (Self Supporting Minister) has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Kingsclere with Ashford Hill and Headley in the Winchester Diocese. His last day in the Benefice will be 30 April 2023.

The Appointment Announcement - The Revd James Douglas Geoffrey Shakespeare

The 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 is also to be the Interim Archdeacon of Cambridge, from 11 April until 4 July 2023, to cover The Ven Dr Alexander (Alex) Hughes’, Archdeacon of Cambridge sabbatical leave.

Amendment to Appointment announcement: The Revd Wendy Anne Wale

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Wendy Anne Wale, currently Associate Vicar in the Beverley Minster in the Diocese of York is to be Incumbent (Vicar) of Bar Hill.

Announcement: RIP - Revd Anna Matthews, Vicar of St Bene't's in Cambridge

It is with profound sadness that we share the news that The Revd Anna Matthews, Vicar of St Bene't's in Cambridge, has died.

Retired Clergy Officer

The Revd Canon David Paul Pritchard, currently Diocesan Retired Clergy Officer, is stepping down from this role on 31 December 2023, after 11 years of service. David is remaining in the Diocese of Ely and holds Bishop’s Permission to Officiate.

The Appointment: The Revd Dr Naomi Anne Wormell

On behalf of The Bishop of Ely we are pleased to announce that The Revd Dr Naomi Anne Wormell, currently Priest-in-Charge of Ashley with Silverley, Cheveley, Kirtling and Wood Ditton with Saxon Street, which are held in plurality, is to be Rector of the Benefices.

The Appointment: The Revd Petros H Nyatsanza

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Petros H Nyatsanza, most recently Trust Chaplain of Bedfordshire, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is now Lead Chaplain at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Stamford Hospital).

RIP - Rev Julian Thomson

We are sorry to hear of the death on Monday 2 January 2023 of Revd Julian Thomson, who was Precentor at Ely Cathedral before serving in the parishes of Orwell, Wimpole, Arrington and Croydon; then at Linton, Bartlow, Shudy and Castle Camps.

Announcement: New Chair of the Diocese of Ely Finance Committee

Bishop Stephen has invited Canon Tim Walters to take on the role of Chair of the Diocese of Ely Finance Committee from the start of January 2023.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Natalie Janis Andrews

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Natalie Janis Andrews, currently Project Lead, National Sport and Wellbeing Project, Vision and Strategy Team, Archbishops' Council is to be Incumbent (Vicar) in the Benefice of St George, Littleport.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Philip John Stewart

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Dr Philip John Stewart, currently holding Bishop's Permission to Officiate is to be Assistant Curate at St Botolph's Cambridge (Self Supporting Minister).

Appointment announcement: The Revd Wendy Anne Wale

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Wendy Anne Wale, currently Associate Vicar in the Beverley Minster in the Diocese of York is to be Minister of Bar Hill Church (Subject to satisfactory DBS check).

Retirement announcement - The Revd Keith Charles Morrison

The Revd Keith Charles Morrison, currently Chaplain for the Arthur Rank Hospice is retiring from this role on 6 January 2023. However, Keith will continue to hold Public Preacher licence for the role as Bishop's Advisor on Healthcare and Chaplaincy.

Announcements: New Rural Dean of The Ely Deanery

Bishop Stephen is delighted that The Revd Canon Mark Haworth has accepted the invitation to become the next Rural Dean of Ely for two years.

Retirement announcement - The Revd Christopher Murray Hill

The Revd Christopher (Chris) Murray Hill, Team Rector of the Ely Team Ministry, is retiring after 10 years of Ministry in the Diocese of Ely, on 30 April 2023, which is also his last Sunday in the Benefice.

RIP Fr. Geoffrey Dobson

We are sorry to hear that Fr. Geoffrey Dobson, a valued member of the parish of All Saints, St Ives, died on 24th November 2022. There will be a Requiem Mass at All Saints on Wed 14th December at 13:00.

Announcement: The Revd Mandy Carol Flaherty

We are pleased to announce that the Revd Mandy Carol Flaherty, currently Rector of North Leightonstone Benefice, has been appointed as Vicar of the Benefice of Harston, Hauxton and Newton. Her last working day in North Leightonstone Benefice will be Sunday 19th March 2023.

Announcement: The Revd Madeleine Rachel Albert

The Revd Madeleine Rachel Albert, formerly Interim Priest in Charge of St George Littleport, completed, on 31 October 2022, the two-year term in this role. She is to be granted Bishop’s Permission to Officiate in the Diocese.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Neil James Blandford-Baker

We pleased to announce that the Revd Canon Neil James Blandford-Baker, Vicar of Histon and Impington, has accepted the Bishop's invitation to continue as Rural Dean for the North Stowe Deanery for further 5 years.

The Appointment of the Revd Dr Richard Arthur Hines as Rural Dean

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Dr Richard Arthur Hines, a retired clergy who holds Bishop's Permission to Officiate, has accepted the Bishop's invitation to be Rural Dean for Wisbech Lynn Marshland in succession to the Revd Nigel Whitehouse. The Archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech will commission Richard at the Deanery Synod meeting on 24 November 2022.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Ian James Mack

We are pleased to announce that the Revd Dr Ian James Mack, currently Assistant Curate in training, The Wissey Valley Benefice is to be licensed by the Bishop of Huntingdon as Interim Priest-in-Charge of the Benefice (Self Supporting Minister) for a two-year period, on 24 November 2022.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Hilary Antoinette Francesca Young

On behalf of The Bishop of Ely we are pleased to announce that The Revd Hilary Antoinette Francesca Young, currently Priest-in-Charge of Gamlingay and Everton, is to be Rector of the Benefice.

Appointment announcement - Lay Canons and Etheldreda Canons Ely Cathedral

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce the appointment of Lay Canons and Etheldreda Canons of the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Paul Simon Seaton-Burn

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Paul Simon Seaton-Burn, currently a Team Rector of The North Dartmoor Parishes and Rural Dean of Okehampton in the Diocese of Exeter is to be Incumbent (Team Rector) in the Linton Team Ministry Benefice (Subject to satisfactory DBS check).

Departure Announcement: The Revd Dr Robert Arnold Hughes Evans

The Revd Dr Robert (Bob) Arnold Hughes Evans, currently chaplain at Christ College, Cambridge has been appointed as Senior Chaplain at Radley College in the Diocese of Oxford. Bob is leaving Christ College on 22 December and starting his new role in January 2023.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Olivia Mary Kana Coles

On behalf of the Bishop of Ely we are pleased to announce that the Revd Oliva Mary Kana Coles, currently Associate Priest in Whittlesford Benefice is to be Vicar of the Benefice (House for Duty). Olivia will be instituted by the Bishop of Ely and inducted by the Archdeacon of Cambridge on 27 November 2022.

Resignation Announcement: The Revd Richard James Gibbs

The Revd Richard James Gibbs, Rector of Stilton with Denton and Caldecote with Felkesworth with Morborne and Haddon Benefice and Elton Benefice (held in plurality) is stepping down from this role. His last working day will be 3 February 2023 and his last Sunday in the Benefice will be 29 January.

Resignation Announcement: The Revd Dr Elizabeth (Lizzie) Ann Murgatroyd-Shipp

The Bishop of Ely announces the resignation of the Revd Dr Elizabeth (Lizzie) Ann Murgatroyd-Shipp as Priest-in-Charge of Melbourn and Meldreth (held in plurality) in the Diocese of Ely as of 31 October 2022.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Ann Maureen Edith Williams

We are pleased to announce that the Revd Ann Maureen Edith Williams, currently Assistant Curate in Training in St Neots Team Ministry, is to serve in the Team Ministry established for the Benefice of Ely with particular responsibilities for the Proprietary Chapel of Saint Peter. Ann will hold Bishop’s Permission to Officiate to enable her to fulfil her role.

Appointment Announcement: Lydia Jane Smith

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of the Revd Lydia Jane Smith, currently Priest-in-Charge, as Incumbent (Vicar) of Ickleton (held in plurality with Duxford and Hinxton). Lydia has also been appointed as Incumbent (Rector) of Duxford and Incumbent (Vicar) of Hinxton

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Simon Wheldon Taylor

On behalf of the Bishop of Ely we are pleased to announce that the Revd Dr Simon Wheldon Taylor, currently Associate Priest of Stapleford is to be Incumbent (Vicar) of the Benefice.

Licensing of College Deans and Chaplains

We are pleased to announce that the Bishop of Huntingdon licensed the following at a service in St Mary the Great with St Michael, Cambridge on 18 October 2022:

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Ruth Helen Adams

We are pleased to announce that the Revd Ruth Helen Adams, currently Bishop’s Adviser for Resilience in Conflict in the diocese, who works as a self-employed mediator and facilitator, is to be licensed by the Bishop of Huntingdon as Associate Priest (Self Supporting Minister) to serve in the Great Gransden and Abbotsley and Little Gransden and Waresley Benefice on 28 October 2022.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Jutta Brueck

The Revd Canon Jutta Brueck, currently serving in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, is to be Interim Priest in Charge of St Mary the Great with St Michael, Cambridge. The appointment is until 31 August 2023.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Benjamin Andrew Brady

On behalf of the Bishop of Ely we are pleased to announce that the Revd Benjamin (Ben) Andrew Brady, currently Assistant Curate at St. Andrew’s Over Hulton & St. Bede’s Morris Green & Manchester Diocese UKME Vocations Champion is to be Assistant Curate at The Granta Vale Group of Benefices in the Diocese of Ely (subject to satisfactory DBS check).

Resignation Announcement: The Revd Lynda Brady

The Revd Lynda Brady, currently Associate Minister, Six Fen Churches, is resigning, after 8 years serving in the Diocese of Ely, on 30 November 2022.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Nicholas (Nick) Ian Moir

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Canon Nicholas (Nick) Ian Moir, Vicar of Fen Ditton and Rector of Horningsea and Teversham, has accepted the invitation to be next Rural Dean for the Cambridge North Deanery for a period of five year.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Susan (Sue) Jane Giles

The Revd Susan (Sue) Jane Giles, Vicar of The Anglesey Group, is retiring after nearly 40 years of Ministry of which 10 years in the Diocese of Ely on 10 February 2023. Her last Sunday in the Benefice will be 22 January 2023.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Clare Louise Gye Coates

On behalf of the Bishop of Ely we are pleased to announce that the Revd Clare Louise Gye Coates, currently Assistant in Training at Stapleford, is to be licensed on 29 October 2022, by Bishop of Huntingdon, as Team Vicar to serve in the Lordsbridge Team.

The Revd Dr Jennifer (Jenny) Anne Gage RIP

We are very sad to announce the death of The Revd Dr Jennifer (Jenny) Anne Gage.

Appointment announcement - The Revd Andrew Christopher Day

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Andrew Christopher Day, Priest in Charge at St Clement, Cambridge, and Associate Priest (Self Supporting Minister) at St Mary the Great with St Michael, Cambridge is to be Vicar of St Clement, Cambridge and will continue as Associate Priest at St Mary the Great with St Michael, Cambridge

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Philip Jonathan Lockley

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Dr Philip Jonathan Lockley, currently Priest in Charge, Holy Trinity Church, Washington in the Diocese of Durham is to be Incumbent (Vicar) of Chesterton (St Andrew), Cambridge (subject to satisfactory DBS check).

RURAL DEAN FOR HUNTINGDON

I am grateful to Rev Duncan Goldthorpe for agreeing to become the next Rural Dean of Huntingdon. Canon Mike Booker will be assisting Duncan in the Deanery role.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Julie Mary Norris

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Dr Julie Mary Norris, Assistant Priest at the Great Shelford is to be Vicar (0.5) of the Benefice.

Resignation Announcement: The Revd Canon Adrian Mark Daffern

After a long period of ill health, Adrian Daffern has resigned from his position as Incumbent of St Mary the Great with St Michael Cambridge with effect from 31st August 2022. His position as Rural Dean of North Cambridge Deanery also comes to an end at this point.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Dr Caroline Jane Yandell

The Revd Dr Caroline Jane Yandell, currently Associate Minister, Bluntisham cum Earith with Colne and Holywell cum Needingworth (SSM), is leaving after 9 years of Ministry in the Diocese of Ely. Her last day in the Benefice is 14 September.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Jon Sanders

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Jon Sanders, currently Assistant Curate in Training, St Mary the Great with St Michael, Cambridge will move to Cherry Hinton Benefice to continue his curacy.

Announcement: The Benefices of Fletton, Stanground and Farcet

Further to the Bishop’s Pastoral Order, which came into effect on 1 June 2022, the Benefices of Fletton, Stanground and Farcet are to be kept in plurality by one incumbent. The Revd Andrew James Avery was made an Incumbent of the Benefices (Rector of Fletton and Vicar of Stanground and Farcet).

Announcement: The Revd Sandra Kay Gardner

Further to the Bishop's Pastoral Order, which came into effect on 1 June 2022, the Benefice of Wisbech Saint Mary and Guyhirn with Ring's End, Gorefield and Southea with Murrow and Parson Drove and the Benefice of Leverington, Newton in the Isle with Saint Mary in the Marsh and Tydd Saint Giles are to be kept in plurality by one incumbent. The Revd Sandra Kay Gardner is the first incumbent of the benefices (Vicar of the first and Rector of the second above named benefice).

Announcement: Mrs Sarah Louise Molyneux-Hetherington

Mrs Sarah Louise Molyneux-Hetherington has resigned from the role of Lay Pioneer Minister, Table, Downham Market (Bishop's Mission Order which covers Downham Market; Wimbotsham; Denver; and Bexwell) to moving to full time ordination training in Westcott House. Her last Sunday will be on 25 September 2022.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Mark Newby Haworth

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Canon Mark Newby Haworth, currently Interim Priest in charge of the Claydon Benefice in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich is to be Interim Priest in Charge of the parishes of: Haddenham, Wilburton, Witchford with Wentworth; Sutton, Witcham with Mepal; Coveney. Canon Haworth will also work within the existing Benefice of Ely in the parishes of: Downham, Little Thetford and Stretham. (This appointment is subject to the usual DBS check).

The Benefice of Saint John the Evangelist, Cambridge

Following the Bishop’s Pastoral Order which came into effect on 1 June 2022 the name of the benefice and parish of Cherry Hinton Saint John the Evangelist shall be altered to “The Benefice (or Parish) of Saint John the Evangelist, Cambridge”. The Revd James Shakespeare is and will remain Incumbent (Vicar) of the Benefice.

Announcement: The Benefices of Fen Ditton, Horningsea and Teversham

Further to the Bishop’s Pastoral Order, which came into effect on 1 July 2022, the Benefices of Fen Ditton, Horningsea and Teversham are to be kept in plurality by one incumbent. The Revd Canon Nicholas (Nick) Ian Moir was made Vicar of Fen Ditton, Rector of Horningsea and Rector of Teversham.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Mark William Pybus

The Revd Mark William Pybus, currently assistant curate in Stilton with Denton and Caldecote with Folkesworth with Morborne and Haddon and the Benefice of Elton will be leaving the Diocese of Ely. He will be serving in the Southwark Diocese whilst training to be a healthcare Chaplain and undertaking research into music therapy/theology in palliative care. His last day in the Benefice will be 31 August.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Sheila Margaret Anthony

The Revd Sheila Margaret Anthony, Rector of Bluntisham cum Earith with Colne and Holywell cum Needingworth is retiring on 4 December 2022 after 14 years of Ministry in the Diocese of Ely. Her last Sunday in the Benefice will be 20 November.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Jonathan Collis

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Jonathan Collis, formerly vicar of St Augustine’s Thorpe Bay and area Dean of Southend in the Diocese of Chelmsford currently holding Bishop’s Permission to Officiate in the Diocese of Ely, is to be Rector to serve in the Benefice of St Botolph’s Cambridge.

Announcements - The Rt Revd Roderick Charles Howell thomas

Bishop Rod Thomas, the Bishop of Maidstone, retires in October.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Catherine Jane Pryse Wright

Bishop Dagmar is delighted to announce that The Revd Dr Catherine Wright has accepted the invitation to become the Diocesan Director of Ordinands.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Janice Margaret Smith

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Janice (Jan) Smith, previously Assistant Curate in Hemingford Grey has moved to the Huntingdon Parish to continue with her curacy (SSM).

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Daphne Ann Calvert

On behalf of the Bishop of Ely we are pleased to announce that the Revd Daphne Ann Calvert, previously Assistant Curate in training in Outwell and Upwell was licensed by the Bishop of Huntingdon as Associate Priest in the Parishes (held in plurality) on 20 July 2022.

New Archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech Appointed

The Bishop of Ely is delighted to announce that The Revd Canon Richard John St Clair Harlow, Rector of Tadley with Pamber Health and Silchester and Area Dean of Basingstoke in the Diocese of Winchester is to be Archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Charles Leslie Mather

The Revd Charles Leslie Mather has recently retired on the 30th April 2022.

Resignation Announcement: The Revd Susan Mary Bowden-Pickstock

The Revd Susan Mary Bowden-Pickstock, currently Assistant Priest (House for Duty) in the parishes of Harston, Hauxton and Newton has resigned from the role and her last day in the parishes and role will be 21 August 2022. She has been appointed as New Ministries Lead in the Coventry Diocese which she has already commenced.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Daniel (Danny) John Driver

On behalf of The Bishop of Ely we are pleased to announce that The Revd Daniel John Driver, currently Priest-in-Charge of Cambridge Holy Cross, is to be Vicar of the Benefice.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Michael David Newton

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Michael David Newton, currently Team Vicar in The Lordsbridge Team is to be Team Rector of the Benefice.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Stephen Richard Dove

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Stephen Richard Dove, currently Assistant Curate in Training (Pioneer), Trumpington will move to The Pathfinder Church, Northstowe Mission Initiative to continue his curacy.

Early Retirement Announcement: The Revd Ian Brady

The Revd Ian Brady, the Rector of the Six Fen Churches Benefice is retiring early, due to ill health, on 31 August. Ian's last Sunday in the Parish will be 31 July.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Alison Mary Kennedy

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Alison Mary Kennedy, most recently Canon for Worship and Music at Chelmsford Cathedral and Tutor in Theology at St Mellitus College, has accepted the post of University Chaplain to Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge). She will commence her post on 1 August 2022.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Gillian Mary Jessop

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Canon Gillian (Gill) Mary Jessop as Assistant Retired Clergy Officer for the deaneries St Neots, Huntingdon, St Ives and Yaxley. Gill will be commissioned during the Annual Retired Clergy Eucharist in the Cathedral on Tuesday 31 May 2022.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Joan Anne Horan

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Joan Anne Horan, Rector of Grimshoe, has accepted the invitation to be next Rural Dean for the Fincham and Feltwell Deanery until 31 March 2024.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Ruth Patricia Clay

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Ruth Patricia Clay currently curate of Bushbury Parish in the Diocese of Lichfield is to be Team Leader in Mission (Team Vicar) to serve in the March Team Ministry.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd David Todd Resignation Announcement: The Revd

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd David Todd, currently Minister at St Andrew The Less (Christ Church) Cambridge is to be Vicar of the Benefice, (subject the satisfactory DBS check). This appointment is effective from the resignation of the Revd Stephen Nicholas Midgley on 31 August 2022. Steve's last Sunday as Vicar in the Benefice will be on 28th August, but he will continue as an Associate Minister.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Andrew (Andy) Atkins

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Andrew (Andy) Atkins, Assistant Curate at St George, Chesterton is to be Incumbent-designate (Vicar) of the Benefice, (subject the satisfactory DBS check).

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Petra Jayne Shakeshaft

On behalf of the Bishop of Ely we are pleased to announce that the Revd Petra Jayne Shakeshaft, who currently holds Bishop's Permission to Officiate will be licensed as Associate Priest in the Benefice of Sawston and Babraham (held in plurality) (subject to the satisfactory DBS check).

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Rachel Helen Hilditch

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Rachel Helen Hilditch, Associate Minister at the Hampton Benefice is to be Vicar of the Benefice (subject to a satisfactory DBS check).

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Duncan Robert Goldthorpe

On behalf of The Bishop of Ely we are pleased to announce that The Revd Duncan Robert Goldthorpe, currently Priest-in-Charge of East Leightonstone, is to be Rector of the Benefice.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Claire Jane Wilkinson

The Revd Claire Jane Wilkinson, currently assistant curate in St Peter and St Paul Wisbech and St Augustine Wisbech has been appointed as the Team Vicar for the North Hinckford Ministry Team in Chelmsford Diocese.

RIP - Canon Laurie Blanchard

We are saddened to report the death of Canon Laurie Blanchard.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Nigel Paul Moat

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Nigel Paul Moat, Assistant Curate at The West Norfolk Priory Group is to be Vicar of the Ouse Valley Benefice (subject the satisfactory DBS check).

Retirement announcement - The Revd Peter Henry Cunliffe

The Revd Peter Henry Cunliffe, Vicar of Hemingford Grey and Priest-in-Charge of Hemingford Abbots is retiring after 20 years of Ministry in the Diocese of Ely, on 20 October 2022.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd David James Kinder

The Revd David James Kinder, the Managing Chaplain at HMP Littlehey is retiring on 5th June 2022.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Sylvia Patricia Kinder

The Revd Sylvia Patricia Kinder, the Vicar of Hampton, training incumbent and Deanery Synod member is retiring on 31 May 2022.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Nigel Andrew Whitehouse

The Revd Nigel Andrew Whitehouse, Priest in Charge of the Benefices of Outwell and Upwell (held in plurality) and Rural Dean of Wisbech Lynn Marshland is retiring on 11 September 2022.

Announcement - Condolences

Mrs Beryl Secrett RIP

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Canon Shamus Frank Charles Williams

The Revd Canon Shamus Frank Charles Williams, the Rector of The Shingay Group is retiring on 5 October 2022 after almost 27 years of Ministry in the Diocese.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Imogen Joyce Nay

he Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Imogen Joyce Nay, currently a Residentiary Canon of Chelmsford Cathedral in the Diocese of Chelmsford is to be Incumbent (Vicar) of St Paul, Cambridge.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Kathleen (Kathy) Rachel Bishop

The Revd Kathleen (Kathy) Rachel Bishop, Associate Priest (Self Supporting Minister), The Granta Vale Group, is retiring after 14 years of Ministry in the Diocese of Ely, on 31 July 2022. Her last Sunday in the Benefice will be 26 June.

Announcement: The Revd Peter (Pete) Williams

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Peter (Pete) Williams, is to be Assistant Curate-in-training (Self Supporting Minister) in the Benefice of Bluntisham cum Earith with Colne and Holywell cum Needingworth.

Announcement: The Revd Samuel (Sam) Criado Perez

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Samuel (Sam) Criado Perez, previously Assistant Curate in Training at St Ives has moved and was licensed on 8 February as Assistant Curate in training in the Benefice of Hartford and Houghton with Wyton.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Emily Louise Davis and the Revd Lloyd Martin

The Revd Emily Louise Davis is to be Priest in Charge for the Whittlesey, Pondersbridge and Coates Benefice . The Revd Lloyd Martin Davis is to be Associate Vicar (Pioneer) of the Whittlesey, Pondersbridge and Coates Benefice.

Departure Announcement: The Revd David John Chamberlin

The Revd David John Chamberlin Rector of Milton since September 2004 and Priest-in-Charge of Waterbeach and Landbeach since June 2012, has been appointed as Priest-in-Charge of the United Benefice of King's Beck in the Diocese of Norwich.

Announcement: The Revd Kristian Sydney Hewett

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Kristian Sydney Hewett, is to be Assistant Curate-in-training in the Benefice of the Good Shepherd, Chesterton, Cambridge.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Canon Dr Paul Douglas Andrews

The Revd Canon Dr Paul Douglas Andrews, Associate Priest in the Ely Team with responsibility for the Proprietary Chapel of St-Peter-in-Ely is retiring after 14 years of Ministry in the Diocese.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Canon Nicholas Thistlethwaite

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Dr Canon Nicholas Thistlethwaite, currently holding Bishop's Permission to Officiate, is to be The Interim Archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Ruth Mary Barry

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Dr Ruth Barry, Assistant Curate at Cherry Hinton is to be Vicar of St Philip, Cambridge

Appointment of a Lay Canon of the Cathedral Church

Mr John Francis Attwater, Principal of The King's School, Ely, appointed as a Lay Canon of the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Carol Mary Brennand

The Revd Carol Mary Brennand, Rector of the West Leightonstone Benefice is retiring on 31 July 2022. Her last Sunday in the Benefice will be 29 May.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Martin Nicholas Dale

The Revd Martin Nicholas Dale, Vicar of East Marshland, is retiring on 31 October 2022.after 12 years of Ministry in the Diocese of Ely.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd John Harry Percival

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd John Harry Percival, currently holding Bishop's Permission to Officiate is to be Associate Vicar for the Holy Sepulchre with All Saints Benefice (also known as St Andrew the Great), Cambridge.

Announcement: The Venerable Hugh Kyle McCurdy

The Venerable Hugh Kyle McCurdy, currently Archdeacon of Huntingdon and Wisbech is stepping down on 18 April 2022, after 17 years in the role.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Michael Leslie Wilcockson

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Michael Leslie Wilcockson, Associate Priest of Linton, has accepted the invitation to be next Rural Dean for the Granta Deanery in succession to The Revd Canon Simon Talbott.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Dr Eleanor Jane Williams

The 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 be next Rural Dean for the Fordham and Quy Deanery for a period of one year.

Appointment: Mike Kelly, to be Development Officer for Young People and Families

The Director of Education, Mission and Ministry is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Mike Kelly to the post of Development Officer for Young People and Families.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Canon Nigel Scott Cooper

The Revd Canon Nigel Scott Cooper, University Chaplain at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, is retiring after 17 years of Ministry in the Diocese of Ely, on 1 February 2022.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Paul Owen Garnell

The Revd Paul Owen Garnell, currently Assistant Curate in the Lordsbridge Team, has been appointed Chaplain with the Royal Army Chaplains Department.

Announcement: The Benefice of Grimshoe and the Benefice of The Ouse Valley

By the Pastoral Scheme made by the Church Commissioners, which came into effect on 1 January 2022, the existing benefice of Grimshoe has been dissolved and the new benefice of Grimshoe created, which comprises the parishes of Feltwell; Hockwold with Wilton; Northwold and Weeting.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Daniel John Driver

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Daniel (Danny) John Driver, currently Assistant Curate in training at St Barnabas, Cambridge is to be Priest in Charge at Holy Cross, Cambridge.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Keith Charles Morrison

The Revd Keith Charles Morrison has accepted Bishop Stephen's invitation to become his Advisor on Healthcare and Chaplaincy.

Announcement: The Revd Canon Nicholas (Nick) Ian Moir

The Revd Canon Nicholas (Nick) Ian Moir, currently the Vicar of St Andrew's Chesterton, has accepted the Bishop's offer to be Priest-in-Charge of the Benefices of Fen Ditton, Horningsea and Teversham.

Announcement: The Bishop's Mission Order for Cambridgeshire Deaf Church

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Bishop's Mission Order for Cambridgeshire Deaf Church came into effect on 29 October 2021.

Bishop Stephen to be the Acting Bishop of Lincoln

The Archbishop of Canterbury has invited +Stephen to be the Acting Bishop of Lincoln, as well as continuing as Bishop of Ely.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Mary Hancock

The Revd Mary Hancock, Vicar of Sutton and Rector of Witcham with Mepal (Benefices held in plurality), is retiring on 17 January 2022 after 14 years of Ministry in the Diocese of Ely.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Simon John Talbott

The Bishop has chosen The Revd Canon Simon Talbott, Vicar of Great Shelford, Stapleford and Harston with Hauxton and Newton (held in plurality) and Rural Dean of Granta, to be his Senior Chaplain.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Mark Alexander Osborne

The Revd Mark Alexander Osborne, currently Assistant Curate at the Good Shepherd Chesterton, has been appointed Anglican Chaplain at HMP Highpoint, in the Diocese of St. Edmundsbury and Ipswich.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Andrew James Avery and The Revd Carol Avery

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Andrew Avery, currently Priest-in-Charge of Stanground and Farcet is also to be Priest-in-Charge of Fletton whilst The Revd Carol Avery, currently Associate Priest of Stanground and Farcet, in addition to her current role is to be Associate Priest of Fletton.

Retirement Announcement - the Revd Carol Nicholas-Letch

The Revd Carol Ann Nicholas-Letch, Assistant Curate (SSM) in the Wissey Valley Benefice, a member of Bishop's Council, Member of Deanery and Diocesan Synod retired on 30 September 2021.

Appointment Announcement: Honorary Canon and Lay Canon, Ely Cathedral

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce the appointment of an Honorary Canon and a Lay Canon of the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely

Licensing of College Chaplains

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that he will be licensing further College Chaplains at a service in Great St Mary's on 13 October 2021.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Julie Mary Norris

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Dr Julie Mary Norris, currently Non-Stipendiary Associate Priest at the Orwell Group is to be Associate Priest (Non-Stipendiary) of Great Shelford.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Andrew Christopher Day

The Revd Andrew Christopher Day is to be Priest-in-Charge (Non-Stipendiary) of St Clement, Cambridge, remaining Assistant Curate (to be known as Associate Priest) at St Mary the Great with St Michael.

Resignation Announcement: The Revd Canon Nicholas (Nick) Ian Moir

The Revd Canon Nicholas (Nick) Ian Moir has resigned from the role of Priest-in-Charge of St Clement, Cambridge, as of 31 August 2021.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Philip Murray

The Revd Dr Philip Murray, currently Assistant Curate at St Peter's Stockton-on-Tees and St John's Elton in the Diocese of Durham is to be Associate Vicar in St Mary the Less, Cambridge.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd James Douglas Geoffrey Shakespeare

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd James Shakespeare, Vicar of Cherry Hinton St John the Evangelist, Cambridge, is to be the Bishop's Spirituality Adviser for the Diocese.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Michael (Mike) Paul Montague Booker

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that Canon Mike Booker, currently Bishop's Change Officer for Market Towns has been appointed Associate Vicar in the Benefice of Huntingdon.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Jonathan (Jon) Aubrey Randall

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that the Revd Jon Randall, Rector of Huntingdon, is to be also Bishop's Change Officer for Market Towns following the resignation of Canon Mike Booker from the substantive post at the end of August.

Announcement: The Revd Dr Megan Isobel Jane Daffern

The Revd Dr Megan Daffern, currently Diocesan Director of Ordinands and Vocations, is leaving this post and taking up the role of a Tutor and Bye-Fellow at Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge.

RIP - Julia Flack

We were sad to learn of the death, following a heart attack on 24th July, of Julia Flack, wife of John Flack who was Bishop of Huntingdon from 1997-2003.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Stewart Taylor

The Revd Stewart Taylor, the Vicar of St Philip's Cambridge, a training Incumbent, and a Deanery Synod Member is retiring on 1 October 2021, after over 30 years of Ministry in the Ely Diocese.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Julia Joanne Chamberlin

The Revd Julia Joanne Chamberlin, currently Chaplain for the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, has been appointed as Chaplain to the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in the Diocese of Norwich.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Thomas George Hutchings

The Revd Thomas George Hutchings, currently Associate Vicar at Holy Sepulchre with All Saints (also known as St Andrew the Great or Round Church), Cambridge, has been appointed as Chaplain at Kingham Hill School, in the Diocese of Oxford (subject to usual legal formalities).

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Helen McGowan Orr

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Helen McGowan Orr, currently Assistant Curate in the St Mary the Great with St Michael, Cambridge is to be Vicar of The Benefices of Bassingbourn and Whaddon (held in plurality).

Departure Announcement: The Revd Joshua Rajbir Shinhmar

The Revd Joshua Rajbir Shinhmar, currently Assistant Curate at St George Chesterton, has been appointed Chaplain to North London Hospice.

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Stephen George Anderson

The Revd Stephen George Anderson, Rector of St Botolph, Cambridge, is retiring after 13 years of Ministry in the Diocese of Ely.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Dr Hannah Felicity Cleugh

The Revd Dr Hannah Cleugh, currently Senior Chaplain to the Bishop of Ely and a Minor Canon of Ely Cathedral, has been appointed as Vicar of Monkseaton St Peter in the Diocese of Newcastle.

Departure Announcement: The Revd David Robert Cleugh

The Revd David Robert Cleugh, currently Rector of the Three Rivers Group, Rural Dean of Fordham and Quy, Member of Diocesan Synod and the Diocesan Board of Education, has resigned.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Sarah Catherine Gower

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce that The Revd Canon Sarah Catherine Gower, is to be Priest-in-Charge of Alwalton and Chesterton Benefice.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Christine (Chris) Emily Campbell

The Revd Christine (Chris) Emily Campbell, currently Assistant Curate in St John the Evangelist Cherry Hinton, has been appointed as Rector of the Benefice of Ashwell with Hinxworth & Newnham in the Diocese of St Albans (subject to usual legal formalities).

Parishes of Keyston and Bythorn

The Pastoral Scheme to create the Parish of Keyston, formerly part of the Parish of Keyston and Bythorn within the West Leightonstone Benefice, has been completed.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Canon Alison Margaret Myers

The Revd Canon Alison Myers, Team Rector of Lordsbridge and Chair of the House of Clergy, has been appointed as Warden of Launde Abbey and priest-in-charge of Loddington with Launde in the Diocese of Leicester.

The Revd Canon Michael (Mike) Paul Montague Booker

The Revd Canon Michael (Mike) Paul Montague Booker is stepping down from his role as Bishop's Change Officer for Market Towns. His last working day will be 31 August 2021.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Phillip Edward Marsh

To be Mission Lead for New Communities Team Vicar, Ely Benefice.

Announcement: The Revd Ruth Helen Adams

Announcement: The Revd Ruth Helen Adams

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Philip Michael Sharkey

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Philip Michael Sharkey

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Susan (Sue) Pamela Potts

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Susan (Sue) Pamela Potts

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Stephen George Anderson

To be Rector of St Botolph, Cambridge.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd David Owain Sheppard

To be Priest-in-Charge of the Buckden with the Offords.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Stuart John Browning

The Revd Stuart John Browning to be incumbent of Holy Trinity, Cambridge.

Announcement: The Revd Steven Rothwell

The Revd Steven Rothwell, currently Priest-in-Charge of St James, Cambridge, will be collated and inducted on 21 June 2021 as Vicar of the Benefice.

RIP: The Revd Robin Jeremy McRae Blackall

We are sad to announce the death of Fr Robin Blackall, who died peacefully at home on the evening of Sunday 18th April.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Rachel Claire Rosborough

To be next Rural Dean for the Cambridge South Deanery.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Jonathan (Jon) Graham Canessa

Bishop's Officer for Homelessness and Associate Priest in the Benefice of St Paul, Cambridge, has been appointed “Lantern Initiative Lead” at the Newcastle Cathedral.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Diana Johnson

Departure Announcement: The Revd Diana Johnson

RIP - Canon Dr Michael Wadsworth

We are saddened to report the death of Canon Dr Michael Wadsworth who died on Good Friday.

Announcement: The Revd Michael Shaun Beckett

The Revd Michael Shaun Beckett, the Vicar of St Paul's Cambridge is retiring, after over 33 years of Ministry in the Ely Diocese, on 30 September 2021.

The Revd Nicola (Nikki) Antoinette Mann, Rector of the Raddesley Group

We are greatly shocked and saddened to have learned on Maundy Thursday that Nikki died suddenly at home on Wednesday 31st March.

Announcement: The Revd James Douglas Geoffrey Shakespeare

To be collated and inducted on 23 May as Vicar of Cherry Hinton St John the Evangelist (Cambridge).

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Duncan Robert Goldthorpe

The Bishop of Ely will license The Revd Duncan Goldthorpe as Priest-in-Charge of the East Leightonestone Benefice on 17 June

Announcement: The Revd Dr Karin Lee Voth Harman

To be instituted and inducted as Vicar of Cherry Hinton Cambridge on 19 April.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Kathryn Joy Waite

Instituted and inducted on 22 June as Vicar of The Benefices of Sawston and Babraham (held in plurality).

Announcement: The Revd Dr David

To be instituted and installed on 2 May as Rector of the The West Norfolk Priory Group

Announcement: Canon Jan Payne: Bishop's Honorary Adviser for Music

Stepping down as Honorary Adviser for Music with effect from 31 March 2021.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Lydia Jane Smith

To be Priest-in-Charge, House for Duty of the benefice Hinxton, Ickleton and Duxford held in plurality

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Stuart John Browning

Currently Associate Vicar at the Holy Trinity, Cambridge is to be Priest-in-Charge of the Benefice.

Announcement: The Revd Canon Dr Margaret (Maggie) Ann Guite

The Revd Canon Dr Margaret (Maggie) Ann Guite, the Team Rector of Linton is retiring.

Announcement: The Benefice of 5folds

The Pastoral Scheme to unite the parishes of Long Stanton Saint Michael and All Saints, Over, Willingham, and Swavesey to create the new benefice of 5folds comes into effect on 1 April.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Priscilla Elizabeth Slusar

To be next Rural Dean for the Bourn Deanery

Announcement: The Revd Dr Caroline Jane Yandell

To be Associate Minister (SSM) of the Bluntisham cum Earith with Colne and Holywell cum Needingworth Benefice.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Duncan Robert Goldthorpe

To be Priest-in-Charge of the East Leightonestone Benefice.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Thomas William Newton Simpson

To be Associate Vicar in St Matthew, Cambridge

Departure Announcement: The Revd Miles Thomas Pateman

Appointed Team Vicar in the Rectorial Benefice of Aberavon, in the Diocese of Llandaff in the Church in Wales

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Kathryn Joy Waite

To be Vicar of The Benefices of Sawston and Babraham (held in plurality).

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Richard (Ryk) Duncan Parkinson

Priest-in-Charge of Wisbech Saint Mary and Guyhirn with Ring's End, Gorefiled and Southea with Murrow and Parson Drove

RIP Announcement: The Ven Jeffrey (Jeff) John Seagrief Watson

RIP Announcement: The Ven Jeffrey (Jeff) John Seagrief Watson

RIP - Rev Simon Godfrey

RIP - Rev Simon Godfrey

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Claire Mary Robertson

The Bishop of Ely is pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Claire Mary Robertson as Team Vicar in the Lordsbridge Team.

RIP - The Very Revd James Atwell

RIP - The Very Revd James Atwell

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Lesley Nicole Bland

To be Rural Dean for St Neots Deanery.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Matthew Paul Phillips

Departure Announcement: The Revd Matthew Paul Phillips

Resignation Announcement: The Revd Canon Grant Fellows

Rural Dean of St Neots.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Canon Susan Elizabeth Wyatt

Departure Announcement: The Revd Canon Susan Elizabeth Wyatt

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Diana Johnson

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Diana Johnson

Announcement: The Revd William (Bill) Paul Lachlan Gammon RIP

Announcement: The Revd William (Bill) Paul Lachlan Gammon RIP

Appointment Announcement: The Rt Revd Graham Ralph Kings

The Rt Revd Graham Ralph Kings - role of Honorary Assistant Bishop.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Nigel Andrew Whitehouse

To be the next Rural Dean for the Wisbech Lynn Marshland Deanery.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Richard Arthur Darmody

To be Rural Dean for the Ely Deanery

Announcement: The Revd Rachel Claire Rosborough

Announcement: The Revd Rachel Claire Rosborough

Honorary Canons

Cergy to be collated and admitted as Honorary Canons of the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely.

Departure Announcement: The Revd Jeremy (Jes) William Salt

Departure Announcement: The Revd Jeremy (Jes) William Salt

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Madeleine Rachel Albert

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Madeleine Rachel Albert

Licensing of College Chaplains

Licensing of College Chaplains

Appointment Announcement: Canon Richard Darmody

This is to confirm the appointment of the Canon Richard Darmody as Assistant Retirement Clergy Officer for Ely and Wisbech Area.

Appointment of three Honorary Canons and three Lay Canons of the Cathedral

Appointment of three Honorary Canons and three Lay Canons of the Cathedral

RIP - Mrs Susan Baker

RIP - Mrs Susan Baker

Announcement: The Revd Johannes Roth

Announcement: The Revd Johannes Roth

Announcement: The Revd Steven Rothwell

Announcement: The Revd Steven Rothwell

Announcement: The Revd James Douglas Geoffrey Shakespeare

Announcement: The Revd James Douglas Geoffrey Shakespeare

Announcement: The Revd Dr Karin Lee Voth Harman

Announcement: The Revd Dr Karin Lee Voth Harman

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Adrian Mark Daffern

Rural Dean for the Cambridge North Deanery

Announcement: The Revd Michael David Bigg

To be instituted on 13 September 2020 as Rector of Girton and Vicar of Madingley.

Announcement: The Revd Rachel Elizabeth Blanchflower

To be instituted as Rector of Great Gransden and Abbotsley and Little Gransden and Waresley.

Resignation Announcement: Jeanine Bossy Kennedy

Resignation Announcement: Jeanine Bossy Kennedy

RIP - Rev Anthony Wibberley

RIP - Rev Anthony Wibberley

Announcement: The Bishop's Mission Order for Table, Downham Market

Announcement: The Bishop's Mission Order for Table, Downham Market

RIP – Rev Michael Langford

RIP – Rev Michael Langford

Departure Announcement: The Revd Dr Alun Ford

Departure Announcement: The Revd Dr Alun Ford

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Alison Joyce Hutchinson

Prison Chaplain to HMP Littlehey in the Diocese of Ely

Appointment Announcement: The Revd David Robert Cleugh

to be Rural Dean for Fordham & Quy Deanery

Departure Announcement : Eleanor Puttock, Digital Evangelism Manager

Departure Announcement : Eleanor Puttock, Digital Evangelism Manager

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Dr Roger Thomas Williams

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Dr Roger Thomas Williams

Departure Announcement: The Revd Malcolm John Ingham

Departure Announcement: The Revd Malcolm John Ingham

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Timothy Stewart Smith

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Timothy Stewart Smith

RIP - Rev Richard Bunyan

RIP - Rev Richard Bunyan

Departure Announcement: The Revd Dr Nicola Jenny Bown

Departure Announcement: The Revd Dr Nicola Jenny Bown

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Iain George Osborne

To be Rector of The Ramseys and Upwood.

RIP - Bishop Simon Barrington-Ward

RIP - Bishop Simon Barrington-Ward

Announcement: The Revd Richard James Gibbs

Benefice of Stilton with Denton and Caldecote with Folkesworth with Morborne and Haddon and Benefice of Elton

RIP - Tim Burgess MBE

RIP - Tim Burgess MBE

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Michael David Bigg

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Michael David Bigg

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Lucy Eleanor Cleland

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Lucy Eleanor Cleland

Departure Announcement: The Revd John Howard Robson

Departure Announcement: The Revd John Howard Robson

Announcement: The Revd Rachel Elizabeth Blanchflower

Announcement: The Revd Rachel Elizabeth Blanchflower

Departure Announcement: The Revd Canon Linda Ann Church

Departure Announcement: The Revd Canon Linda Ann Church

Departure Announcement: The Revd Natalie Janis Andrews

Departure Announcement: The Revd Natalie Janis Andrews

Appointment Announcement: The Revd James Stewart Reveley

Appointment Announcement: The Revd James Stewart Reveley

Departure Announcement: The Revd Jason Victor Taylor

Departure Announcement: The Revd Jason Victor Taylor

Departure Announcement: The Revd Dr Alexander (Alex) David John Shannon

Departure Announcement: The Revd Dr Alexander (Alex) David John Shannon

Appointment Announcement: the Revd Nigel Andrew Whitehouse

The Appointment of the Revd Nigel Andrew Whitehouse

Announcement: The Revd Nicola Antoinette Mann

Announcement: The Revd Nicola Antoinette Mann

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Emily Louise Davis

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Emily Louise Davis

Announcement: St Neots Team Ministry

Announcement: St Neots Team Ministry

Announcement: The Benefices of Clenchwarton; Walpole Saint Peter with Saint Andr

nnouncement: The Benefices of Clenchwarton; Walpole Saint Peter with Saint Andrew; and West Walton

Departure Announcement: The Revd Marcus Purnell

Departure Announcement: The Revd Marcus Purnell

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Alan Christopher Partridge

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Alan Christopher Partridge

Departure Announcement: The Revd Rupert Anthony Charkham

Departure Announcement: The Revd Rupert Anthony Charkham

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Rosemary (Rosie) Tallowin

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Rosemary (Rosie) Tallowin

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Carol Brennand

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Carol Brennand

RIP - Judith Skelton

RIP - Judith Skelton

Departure Announcement: The Revd Rebecca Gilbert

Departure Announcement: The Revd Rebecca Gilbert

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Rachel Helen Hilditch

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Rachel Helen Hilditch

Departure Announcement: The Revd Kenneth (Ken) Robert Waters

Departure Announcement: The Revd Kenneth (Ken) Robert Waters

RIP - Rev Tim Fyffe

RIP - Rev Tim Fyffe

Resignation Announcement: The Revd Dr Caroline Jane Yandell

Resignation Announcement: The Revd Dr Caroline Jane Yandell

Announcement: The Benefice of Yaxley

Announcement: The Benefice of Yaxley

Announcement: The Benefice of Sawtry, Glatton and Holme with Conington

Announcement: The Benefice of Sawtry, Glatton and Holme with Conington

Announcement: The Benefice of St Augustine Wisbech and the Benefice of St Peter

Announcement: The Benefice of St Augustine Wisbech and the Benefice of St Peter and St Paul Wisbech

Departure Announcement: Revd Olivia Coles, Baptism+ Coordinator

Departure Announcement: Revd Olivia Coles, Baptism+ Coordinator

Announcement: The Benefice of Six Fen Churches

Announcement: The Benefice of Six Fen Churches

Appointment Announcement: The Revd David Neil Andrew

Appointment Announcement: The Revd David Neil Andrew

Departure Announcement: The Revd Dawn Lavinia Mason

Departure Announcement: The Revd Dawn Lavinia Mason

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Jonathan Priestland Young

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Jonathan Priestland Young

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Canon Richard Arthur Darmody

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Canon Richard Arthur Darmody

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Felicity Anne Couch

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Felicity Anne Couch

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Helene Louise Tame

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Helene Louise Tame

Announcement: The Bishop's Mission Order for Pathfinder Church, Northstowe

Announcement: The Bishop's Mission Order for Pathfinder Church, Northstowe

RIP - Rev Lawrence Allan Marsh

RIP - Rev Lawrence Allan Marsh

RIP - Canon Hugh Searle

RIP - Canon Hugh Searle

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Jacqueline Anne Riglin

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Jacqueline Anne Riglin

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Nicolas Ian Moir

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Nicolas Ian Moir

Departure Announcement: The Revd Canon Dr Victoria Louise Johnson

Departure Announcement: The Revd Canon Dr Victoria Louise Johnson

Departure Announcement: The Revd Petra Jayne Shakeshaft

Departure Announcement: The Revd Petra Jayne Shakeshaft

Announcements

This section lists the clergy appointments, departures and RIP notices from the Diocese of Ely.

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Matthew Laurence Bradbury

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Matthew Laurence Bradbury

RIP - Tony Levene, LLM

RIP - Tony Levene, LLM

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Catherine Jane Pryse Wright

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Catherine Jane Pryse Wright

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Carol Rosemary Avery

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Carol Rosemary Avery

Appointment Announcement: the Revd Dr Richard Arthur Hines as Rural Dean

Appointment Announcement: the Revd Dr Richard Arthur Hines as Rural Dean

Announcement: The Revd Canon Edwood Brian Atling

Announcement: The Revd Canon Edwood Brian Atling

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Jennifer (Jenny) Anne Gage

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Jennifer (Jenny) Anne Gage

Rural Dean of St Neot's Deanery

Rural Dean of St Neot's Deanery

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Andrew Paul Hutchinson

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Andrew Paul Hutchinson

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Naomi Anne Wormell

Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Naomi Anne Wormell

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Judith Michal Towers Mynors Grundy

Retirement Announcement: The Revd Judith Michal Towers Mynors Grundy