This section lists the clergy and key office holder announcements and RIP notices from the Diocese of Ely.
Announcements
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).
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Duncan Robert Goldthorpe
First published on: 12th April 2021The 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
First published on: 12th April 2021To be instituted and inducted as Vicar of Cherry Hinton Cambridge on 19 April.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Kathryn Joy Waite
First published on: 12th April 2021Instituted and inducted on 22 June as Vicar of The Benefices of Sawston and Babraham (held in plurality).
Announcement: The Revd Dr David
First published on: 12th April 2021To 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
First published on: 12th April 2021Stepping down as Honorary Adviser for Music with effect from 31 March 2021.
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Lydia Jane Smith
First published on: 12th April 2021To be Priest-in-Charge, House for Duty of the benefice Hinxton, Ickleton and Duxford held in plurality
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Stuart John Browning
First published on: 16th March 2021Currently 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
First published on: 15th March 2021The Revd Canon Dr Margaret (Maggie) Ann Guite, the Team Rector of Linton is retiring.