This section lists the clergy and key office holder announcements and RIP notices from the Diocese of Ely.
Announcements
Departure Announcement: The Revd Christine (Chris) Emily Campbell
First published on: 30th June 2021The 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
First published on: 24th June 2021The 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
First published on: 14th June 2021The 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
First published on: 9th June 2021The 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
First published on: 14th May 2021To be Mission Lead for New Communities Team Vicar, Ely Benefice.
Announcement: The Revd Ruth Helen Adams
First published on: 10th May 2021Announcement: The Revd Ruth Helen Adams
Retirement Announcement: The Revd Philip Michael Sharkey
First published on: 10th May 2021Retirement Announcement: The Revd Philip Michael Sharkey
Retirement Announcement: The Revd Susan (Sue) Pamela Potts
First published on: 7th May 2021Retirement Announcement: The Revd Susan (Sue) Pamela Potts
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Stephen George Anderson
First published on: 7th May 2021To be Rector of St Botolph, Cambridge.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd David Owain Sheppard
First published on: 7th May 2021To be Priest-in-Charge of the Buckden with the Offords.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Stuart John Browning
First published on: 26th April 2021The Revd Stuart John Browning to be incumbent of Holy Trinity, Cambridge.
Announcement: The Revd Steven Rothwell
First published on: 23rd April 2021The 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
First published on: 22nd April 2021We 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
First published on: 21st April 2021To be next Rural Dean for the Cambridge South Deanery.
Departure Announcement: The Revd Jonathan (Jon) Graham Canessa
First published on: 20th April 2021Bishop'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
First published on: 19th April 2021Departure Announcement: The Revd Diana Johnson
RIP - Canon Dr Michael Wadsworth
First published on: 13th April 2021We are saddened to report the death of Canon Dr Michael Wadsworth who died on Good Friday.
Announcement: The Revd Michael Shaun Beckett
First published on: 12th April 2021The 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
First published on: 12th April 2021We 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
First published on: 12th April 2021To be collated and inducted on 23 May as Vicar of Cherry Hinton St John the Evangelist (Cambridge).