Announcements

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

First published on: 8th March 2023

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

First published on: 2nd March 2023

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

First published on: 21st February 2023

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

First published on: 14th February 2023

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

First published on: 26th January 2023

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

First published on: 24th January 2023

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

First published on: 24th January 2023

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.