This section lists the clergy and key office holder announcements and RIP notices from the Diocese of Ely.
Announcements
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Dr Philip John Stewart
First published on: 20th January 2023The 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
First published on: 9th January 2023The 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
First published on: 6th January 2023The 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
First published on: 22nd December 2022Bishop 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
First published on: 6th December 2022The 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
First published on: 1st December 2022We 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
First published on: 22nd November 2022We 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
First published on: 17th November 2022The 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
First published on: 17th November 2022We 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
First published on: 16th November 2022The 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
First published on: 16th November 2022We 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
First published on: 11th November 2022On 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
First published on: 8th November 2022The 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
First published on: 7th November 2022The 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
First published on: 4th November 2022The 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
First published on: 4th November 2022On 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
First published on: 31st October 2022The 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
First published on: 31st October 2022The 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
First published on: 28th October 2022We 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
First published on: 28th October 2022The 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