This section lists the clergy and key office holder announcements and RIP notices from the Diocese of Ely.
Announcements
The Benefice of Saint John the Evangelist, Cambridge
First published on: 16th August 2022Following 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
First published on: 16th August 2022Further 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.
Retirement Announcement: The Revd Sheila Margaret Anthony
First published on: 16th August 2022The 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.
Departure Announcement: The Revd Mark William Pybus
First published on: 16th August 2022The 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.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Mark Newby Haworth
First published on: 16th August 2022The 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).
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Jonathan Collis
First published on: 15th August 2022The 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
First published on: 9th August 2022Bishop Rod Thomas, the Bishop of Maidstone, retires in October.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Catherine Jane Pryse Wright
First published on: 28th July 2022Bishop 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
First published on: 28th July 2022The 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
First published on: 28th July 2022On 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
First published on: 4th July 2022The 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
First published on: 30th June 2022The Revd Charles Leslie Mather has recently retired on the 30th April 2022.
Resignation Announcement: The Revd Susan Mary Bowden-Pickstock
First published on: 23rd June 2022The 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
First published on: 16th June 2022On 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
First published on: 10th June 2022The 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
First published on: 7th June 2022The 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
First published on: 30th May 2022The 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
First published on: 24th May 2022The 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
First published on: 23rd May 2022The 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
First published on: 20th May 2022The 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.