Announcements
12 December
The Revd Fiona Kouble will be instituted as Vicar of Tideswell, on Wednesday, 12 March 2025 at 6.30 pm at St John the Baptist Tideswell by the Bishop of Derby and inducted by the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
The Revd Max Marsh will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Ilkeston Holy Trinity and of Long Eaton St. Laurence, Diocese of Derby, on Wednesday, 15 January 2025 at 6.30 pm at St Laurence’s Long Eaton by the Bishop of Derby, assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
The Revd Phillippa Taylor, Assistant Curate of Church of the Martyrs Leicester, Diocese of Leicester, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Boulton St Mary, Diocese of Derby.
15 November
The Revd Max Marsh, Assistant Curate of St Mary the Virgin Lewisham, Diocese of Southwark, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Ilkeston Holy Trinity and of Long Eaton St. Laurence, Diocese of Derby.
The Revd Charlotte Wallington, Assistant Curate of Hathersage with Bamford & Derwent and Grindleford, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Wickham Market with Pettistree, Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.
14 November
The Revd Adele Barker, Bishop’s Chaplain, has been appointed Interim Chaplain to Retired Clergy in the Archdeaconry of Derby City and South Derbyshire, until such time as a permanent appointment is made.
7 November
The Revd Onyekachi (Julius) Anozie, Assistant Curate of Kirk Hallam, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Vicar of St Hilda Ashford, Diocese of London. Julius will be licensed to his new post on 16th December, 2024.
The Revd Canon Peter Jenner, Curate of Upperby St John The Baptist (Carlisle) 1985-1988, Chaplain of the University of Reading (Oxford) 1988-1996, Priest-in-Charge of Mellor St Thomas (Derby) 1996-1999, Vicar of the same benefice 1999-2006, Vicar of Mellor St Thomas (Chester) 2006-2012, Rural Dean of Chadkirk 2008-2011, Senior Chaplain and Dean of Chapel at the University of Chester 2012-2022, Canon Residentiary of Chester Cathedral 2012-2015, who retired in 2022, and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission To Officiate, died on Friday 1st November 2024. Funeral details will follow in due course.
The Revd Simon White, Curate of Chadkirk St Chad (Chester) 1990-1994, School Chaplain Stockport Grammar 1994-1999, Curate of Stockport St George 1994-1995, Team Vicar of Stockport South West 1995-1999, Priest-in-Charge of Stanley All Saints and St Andrew (Derby) 1999-2002, Priest-in-Charge of West Hallam and Mapperley 1999-2002, Rector of West Hallam and Mapperley with Stanley 2002-2013, Vicar of Tideswell 2013-2023, who retired in 2023, died on Saturday 2nd November 2024. A service of thanksgiving will be held in the New Year.
31 October 2024
The Revd Samantha (Sam) Tredwell, Vicar of Long Eaton St John, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Vicar of St Mary with Christ Church and Holy Apostles, Diocese of York.
25 October 2024
The Revd Mick Fitzsimmons, Assistant Curate of Barlborough and Clowne, has been appointed Team Vicar in Leek and Meerbrook, Diocese of Lichfield.
17 October 2024
The Revd Canon Christine (Chris) Dyer has stepped down as Chaplain to Retired Clergy in the Archdeaconry of Derby City and South Derbyshire. Chris will continue to hold the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate. Details of interim arrangements will follow in due course.
The Revd Anita Matthews will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge (Vicar designate) of Derby St Peter and Christ Church with Holy Trinity, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday, 24 November at 2pm at St Peter’s Derby by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire.
26 September
The Revd Gillian (Gill) Manley, Vicar of Blackwell with Tibshelf, Diocese of Derby, has announced her retirement. Gill’s last day in post will be 28th February, with her retirement taking effect from 1st March, 2025.
12 September
The Revd Anita Matthews, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest) of Derby St Peter and Christ Church with Holy Trinity, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge (Vicar designate) of the same benefice.
The Revd Catrin Hubbard, Student Missioner (Assistant Curate) in the parish of Derby St John the Evangelist, Diocese of Derby, recently married and will be known as Catrin Engh with immediate effect. Her contact details remain the same.
The Revd Catherine (Cathie) Watson will be licensed as Assistant Curate of Allestree St Edmund and Darley Abbey, of Allestree St Nicholas and of Quarndon, Diocese of Derby, on Tuesday, 15tOctober 2024 at The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, by the Bishop of Repton.
5 September
The funeral of the Revd Canon Martin Hulbert, who died on Sunday, 25 August 2024, will take place on Tuesday, 24 September 2024 at 11 am at St Mary’s church, Wirksworth.
The funeral of the Revd Michel Rogers, who died on Wednesday, 14 August 2024, will take place on Thursday, 3 October 2024 at 2 pm at All Saints Aston-on-Trent.
19 August
The Revd Michel Rogers, Curate of Roehampton Holy Trinity (Southwark) 1985-1988, Vicar of Ryhill St James (Wakefield) 1988-1994, Vicar of South Elmsall St Mary the Virgin 1994-2000, who retired in 2000 and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, died on Wednesday, 14 August, 2024. Details of the funeral will be announced once confirmed.
15 August
The Revd Derek Honour, Vicar of Derby St Barnabas, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Derek’s last day in post will be Tuesday, 1 October 2024, with his retirement taking effect from Wednesday, 2 October 2024.
The Revd Joanna (Jo) Honour will be licensed as part-time Priest-in-Charge of Crich and South Wingfield, Diocese of Derby, on Wednesday, 2 October 2024 at 7pm at St Mary’s Crich by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
The Revd Catherine (Cathie) Watson will be licensed as Assistant Curate of Allestree St Edmund and Darley Abbey, of Allestree St Nicholas and of Quarndon, Diocese of Derby, on Friday, 20 September at 11am at Derby Church House by the Bishop of Repton.
8 August
The Revd Ernest Buckley, Curate of Rochdale (Manchester) 1955-1958, Vicar of Hey 1958-1964, Vicar of Baguley 1964-1979, Vicar of Clun with Chapel Lawn, Bettws-y-Crwyn and Newcastle (Herford) 1979-1987, Rural Dean of Clun Forest 1982-1987, who retired in 1988, and more recently lived in the Diocese of Derby, died on Thursday, 23 May, 2024. His funeral took place on Friday, 14 June 2024 at St James’ Brassington.
The Revd Joanna (Jo) Honour, Chaplain to HMP Sudbury, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed part-time Priest-in-Charge of Crich and South Wingfield in the same diocese.
The Revd Peter Jackson, Assistant Curate of All Saints Torre and Torquay St John, and of Torquay St Luke, Diocese of Exeter, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Derby St Bartholomew and St Luke, with responsibility for Derby St Luke, Diocese of Derby..Peter will be licensed on Tuesday, 8 October at 7pm at St Luke’s Derby by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire.
The Revd Catherine (Cathie) Watson, Assistant Curate of Derby St Werburgh’s BMO, Diocese of Derby, will transfer her curacy and become Assistant Curate of Allestree St Edmund and Darley Abbey, of Allestree St Nicholas and of Quarndon in the same diocese.
25 July
The Revd Peter Barham, Curate of Fornham All Saints and Fornham St Martin with Timworth (St Edmundsbury and Ipswich) 1994-1997, Priest-in-Charge of Cockfield with Bradfield St Clare, Felsham and Gedding 1997-2001, Minor Canon of St Edmundsbury Cathedral 1998-2003, Chaplain at St Edmundsbury Cathedral 2001-2003, Canon Residentiary of St Edmundsbury Cathedral 2003-2008, Vicar of Ponteland (Newcastle) 2008-2016, Vicar of Allestree St Edmund and Darley Abbey St Matthew (Derby) 2016-2023, Diocesan Ecumenical Officer 2017-2023, who retired in 2023, died on Thursday, 11 July 2024. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, 31 July at 12.30pm at Hexham Abbey.
The Revd Melanie (Mel) Hartley will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Chapel-en-le-Frith and of Chinley with Buxworth and Hayfield, Diocese of Derby, on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 at 7.30pm at St Thomas Becket’s Chapel-en-le-Frith by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
The Revd Dr David Mundy, Priest-in-Charge (SSM) of Glossop, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed interim Priest-in-Charge of the Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry in the same diocese. David will be licensed on Thursday, 26 September at 7.30pm at St John the Baptist Buxton by the Bishop of Derby, assisted by the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
The Revd Carla Vicêncio Prior, Canon for Community Learning at Derby Cathedral, has been appointed part-time Chaplain for Central and Eastern Algarve, Diocese of Gibraltar in Europe.
18 July
The Revd Mark Broomhead, Ordained Pioneer Minister to the Order of the Black Sheep, Diocese of Derby, has resigned. Mark’s last day in post was 16 May 2024, with his resignation taking effect from 17 June 2024.
The Revd Melanie (Mel) Hartley will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Chapel-en-le-Frith and of Chinley with Buxworth and Hayfield, Diocese of Derby, on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
The Revd Catherine (Cath) Hollywell, Pioneer Minister of the Journey Community Bishop’s Mission Order in the parish of Derby St Andrew with St Osmund, Diocese of Derby, has resigned. Cath’s last day in post was 16 May 2024, with her resignation taking effect from 17 June 2024.
11 July
The Revd Mark Griffin, Priest-in-Charge of Beeley and Edensor, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Assistant Area Dean of Peak. Mark started in post on Monday, 8 July 2024.
The Revd Dawn Knight, Priest-in-Charge of Cotmanhay and Shipley, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Assistant Area Dean of South East Derbyshire. Dawn started in post on Monday, 8 July 2024.
4 July
The Revd Karen Bradley will be collated as Team Rector of the East Scarsdale Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, on Monday, 30 September 2024 at 7 pm at Holy Trinity Shirebrook by the Bishop of Repton and inducted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
The Revd Susannah (Susie) Curtis, who holds the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, has also been appointed Assistant Area Dean of Derby City, Diocese of Derby. Susie started in post on Tuesday, 2 July 2024.
The Revd Nicholas (Nick) Gurney, Priest-in-Charge of Holy Trinity, Dinting Vale and Pioneer Minister of Glossop, of Charlesworth and Gamesley, of Hadfield and of Whitfield, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Youth Pioneer, Diocese of Hereford. Nick’s last day in post will be Monday, 30 September 2024, with his new role starting on Tuesday, 1 October 2024.
The Revd James Lee will be licensed as Team Vicar in the North Wingfield, Clay Cross and Pilsley Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, on Monday, 9 September 2024 at 7 pm at St Lawrence’s North Wingfield by the Bishop of Repton, assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
27 June
The Revd Melanie (Mel) Hartley, Assistant Curate (SSM) of Baslow and Eyam, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Chapel-en-le-Firth and of Chinley with Buxworth and Hayfield, in the same diocese.
21 June
The Revd Karen Bradley, Vicar of East Scarsdale (Team Ministry), Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Team Rector in the same benefice.
The Revd Eleanor (Ellie) Launders-Brown, Assistant Curate in the East Scarsdale Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Succentor of York Minster, Diocese of York. Ellie will be licensed to her new role on Monday, 5 August 2024.
6 June
The Revd James Lee, Assistant Curate of Stanton-by-Dale with Dale Abbey and Risley, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Team Vicar in North Wingfield, Clay Cross and Pilsley Team Ministry, in the same diocese.
30 May
The Revd Katrina Jenkins will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Matlock, St Giles and Dethick Lea and Holloway, Diocese of Derby, on Saturday, 13 July 2024 at 2pm at St Giles Matlock by the Bishop of Derby, assisted by the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
The Revd Lisa Price will start in the post as Assistant Curate of Hope, Castleton and Bradwell, Diocese of Derby, on Saturday, 29 June 2024, the day of her priesting at Derby Cathedral.
23 May
The Revd Claire Mitchell, who holds the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, has been appointed Assistant Curate of Amington, Diocese of Birmingham.
The Revd Nicholas Radford-Powell, Assistant Curate in the Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, will transfer his curacy and become Assistant Curate in the Wirksworth Team Ministry within the same diocese. Nicholas will start in his new post on Saturday, 29 June 2024, the day of his priesting at Derby Cathedral.
16 May
The Revd Elizabeth (Liz) England, Rector of Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Incumbent of the Rural Daneside parishes, Diocese of Chester.
The Venerable Matthew Trick will be collated as Canon Residentiary at Derby Cathedral, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday 2nd June at 5.15 pm by the Bishop of Derby and installed by the Dean of Derby (amended 23 May)
The Revd Alan Winfield will be licensed as Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of Melbourne, Smisby, Stanton-by-Bridge and Ticknall, Diocese of Derby, on Monday 17th June at 2 pm at Repton House by the Bishop of Repton.
9 May
The Revd Stephen Monk, Rector of Darley, South Darley and Winster, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Matlock Bath and Cromford in the same diocese. Stephen was licensed on Sunday 5th May 2024 by the Bishop of Repton at Holy Trinity Matlock Bath.
The Revd Anne Stratton, Vicar of Belper St Peter, Diocese of Derby, has announced her retirement. Anne’s last day in post will be 11th October with her retirement taking effect from 12th October 2024.
25 April 2024
The Venerable Andrew (Andie) Brown, who holds the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, has also been appointed Acting Area Dean of South East Derbyshire, Diocese of Derby. Andie started in post on 23rd April 2024.
The Revd Katrina Jenkins, Assistant Curate of Hersham St Peter, Diocese of Guildford, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Matlock, St Giles and Dethick Lea and Holloway, Diocese of Derby.
The Revd Robert (Bob) Marsden, Minister of Buxton Trinity Chapel, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Bob’s last day in post will be 23rd August, with his retirement taking effect from 24th August 2024.
The Revd Louise Petheram, House for Duty Priest-in-Charge of Hope, Castleton and Bradwell, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Assistant Area Dean of Peak, Diocese of Derby. Louise started in post on 14th May 2024.
18 April 2024
The Revd Stephen Potter, Curate of Chesterfield Holy Trinity and Christ Church (Derby) 1995 -1999, Priest-in-Charge of South Normanton 1999 - 2001, Rector of the same benefice 2001 - 2023, who retired in 2023, died on 14 April 2024.Funeral details will follow in due course.
The Revd Laura Neilson, until recently Assistant Curate of Burscough St John, Diocese of Liverpool, has been appointed Assistant Curate (SSM) of Dinting Vale and the Glossopdale Mission Community, Diocese of Derby. Laura will be licensed on Wednesday, 1 May at 5 pm in the Bishop’s Chapel Duffield by the Bishop of Derby.
The Revd Lisa Price, Assistant Curate of the White Peak Group and the benefice of Youlgreave, Middleton, Stanton-in-Peak and Birchover, Diocese of Derby, will transfer her curacy and become Assistant Curate of Hope, Castleton and Bradwell within the same diocese.
The Revd Rebecca (Becky) Reeve, Assistant Curate of Ockbrook with Borrowash, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Priest in Charge of Hartlepool St Aidan and St Columba (Hartlepool Group Ministry), Diocese of Durham.
11 April 2024
The Revd Canon Helen Guest, Rector of Killamarsh and Renishaw, Diocese of Derby, has announced her retirement. Her last day in post will be Friday, 17 May 2024, with her first day of retirement being Saturday, 18 May 2024. Helen will be appointed Canon Emeritus of Derby Cathedral in retirement.
The Venerable Matthew Trick, Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Canon Residentiary at Derby Cathedral in the same diocese.
28 March 2024
The Revd Aron Donaldson, previously Assistant Curate of The Corby Glen Parishes, Diocese of Lincon, will be licensed as Hospital Chaplain at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, within the Diocese of Derby, on Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 5pm in the Bishop’s Chapel Duffield by the Bishop of Derby.
The Revd Margaret Slyfield’s licensing as Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) in the parishes of Chelmorton, Earl Sterndale and Taddington, within the benefice of The White Peak Group, Diocese of Derby, was postponed from Sunday, 14 January 2024. Margaret was licensed on Tuesday, 19 March 2024 at Repton House by the Bishop of Repton.
21 March 2024
The Revd Richard (Dick) Dove, Assistant Curate (Deanery Interim Minister-SSM) of the former deanery of Chesterfield (now part of North East Derbyshire), Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Dick’s last day in post will be Monday, 1 April 2024, with his retirement taking effect from Tuesday, 2 April 2024.
The Revd John (Howard) Robson will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Fairfield, Peak Forest and Dove Holes, Diocese of Derby, on Friday, 24 May 2024 at 7.00 pm at St Peter’s Fairfield by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
The Revd Alan Winfield, Assistant Curate (SSM) of Melbourne, Smisby, Stanton-by-Bridge and Ticknall, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of the same benefice.
14 March 2024
The Revd Michael (Mike) Gilbert, Rector of Baslow and Eyam and Area Dean of Peak, Diocese of Derby, will resign as Area Dean of Peak on Sunday, 31 March 2024.
The Revd Dr David Mundy, Priest-in-Charge of Glossop, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Acting Area Dean of Peak. David will take up this appointment from Monday, 1 April 2024.
The Revd Emma Mallord, Assistant Curate in Littleover and Blagreaves, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Assistant Curate of Findern in the same diocese. Emma will start in her new post on Saturday, 29 June 2024, the day of her priesting at Derby Cathedral.
The Revd Frank Startin, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of Stapenhill Immanuel, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Frank’s last day in post will be Sunday, 31 March 2024 with his first day of retirement being Monday, 1 April 2024.
7 March 2024
The Revd Adele Barker, interim Priest-in-Charge of the White Peak Group and interim Priest-in-Charge of Youlgreave, Middleton, Stanton-in-Peak and Birchover, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Chaplain to the Bishop of Derby in the same diocese. Adele will start in post on Wednesday, 1 May 2024, being licensed on Thursday, 9 May 2024 by the Bishop of Derby.
The Revd Sam Mackie, Assistant Curate of Swadlincote and Hartshorne, of Newhall and of Gresley (known as Swadlincote Minster), Diocese of Derby, will transfer their curacy and become Assistant Curate in the East Scarsdale Team Ministry in the same diocese. Sam will be licensed on Tuesday 26th March at 6.30 pm at Repton House by the Bishop of Repton.
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9 February 2024
The Revd John (Jack) Archer, NSM at Derby St Thomas (Derby) 1980-1986, Vicar of Edlington (Sheffield) 1987-1998, who retired in 1998 and held the Bishop of Lichfield’s Permission to Officate until 2010, and more recently lived in the Diocese of Derby, died on 31st January 2024. In respect of his family’s wishes, funeral details will not be published.
5 February 2024
The Revd Michael Gowdey, Curate of Ashbourne with Mapleton and Clifton (Derby) 1958-1963, Vicar of Chellaston 1963-1969, Assistant Chaplain Ellesmere College Shropshire (Lichfield) 1969-1974, Chaplain Trent College Nottingham (Derby) 1974-1981, Chaplain King Edward’s Worcester (Worcester) 1981-1997, who retired in 1997 and was appointed Honorary Priest-in-Charge Beeley and Edensor (Derby) 1997-2002 and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officate in retirement, died on Tuesday, 23 January 2024. The funeral will take place on Friday, 23 February at 11 am at St Peter's Edensor.
25 January 2024
The Revd Michael (Mike) Gilbert, Rector of Baslow and Eyam and Area Dean of Peak, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Associate Archdeacon Transition Enabler in the Deaneries of Hallam and Ecclesfield, Diocese of Sheffield.
The Revd Canon Helen Guest, Rector of Killamarsh and Renishaw, Diocese of Derby, has announced her retirement. Helen’s last day in post will be Friday, 31 May 2024, with her first day of retirement being Saturday, 1 June 2024. Helen will be appointed Canon Emeritus of Derby Cathedral in retirement.
12 January 2024
The Revd Stephen (Steve) Short will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Foremark and Repton with Newton Solney and of Willington, Diocese of Derby, on Tuesday, 19 March at 7 pm at St Wystan’s Repton, by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire.
5 January 2024
The Revd Rebecca (Bex) Allpress, Assistant Curate of Swadlincote and Hartshorne, of Newhall and of Gresley, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed part-time Rector of Brailsford with Shirley, Osmaston with Edlaston and Yeaveley in the same diocese.
21 December 2023
The Revd Bruce Johnson, Associate Minister of the parishes of Walton-on-Trent, Croxall and Rosliston (within the benefice of Walton-on-Trent with Croxall, Rosliston with Linton and Castle Gresley) and the parish of Coton-in-the-Elms (within the benefice of Seale and Lullington with Coton-in-the-Elms), Diocese of Derby, has announced his resignation. Bruce’s last day in post will be Sunday, 31 December 2023 with his resignation taking effect from Monday, 1 January 2024.
The Revd Mark Griffin will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Beeley and Edensor, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday 21st April 2024 at 3 pm at St Peter’s Edensor by the Bishop of Derby.
The Revd Kate Smedley, Assistant Curate (SSM) of Spondon, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (SSM-to be known as Associate Priest) in the benefice of Spondon, the benefice of Chaddesden St Philip with Derby St Mark and in the parish of Derby St Andrew with St Osmund (within the Benefice of Pride Park, Wilmorton, Allenton and Shelton Lock) in the same diocese.
The Revd Anthony Till, Assistant Curate (SSM) of the benefice of Spondon and the parish of Derby St Andrew with St Osmund (within the benefice of Pride Park, Wilmorton, Allenton and Shelton Lock), Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (SSM-to be known as Associate Priest) of the same benefice and parish. Kate and Anthony were licensed to these new posts on Wednesday 20th December at Repton House by the Bishop of Repton.
7 December 2023
The Revd Stephen (Steve) Short, Rector of Melbourne, Ticknall, Smisby and Stanton-by-Bridge, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Foremark and Repton with Newton Solney and of Willington in the same diocese. Steve will continue to hold the Bishop of Derby’s commission as Assistant Area Dean of Mercia alongside this new role.
30 November
The Revd Catrin Hubbard, Assistant Curate in the Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Student Missioner (Assistant Curate) in the parish of Derby St John the Evangelist in the same diocese. Catrin will be licensed on Wednesday, 17 January 2024 at 7.30pm at St John’s Derby by the Bishop of Repton.
The Revd Christopher (Chris) Smedley, Rector of Wilne and Draycott with Breaston, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Chris’ last day in post will be Friday, 31 May, with his retirement taking effect from Saturday, 1 June, 2024.
23 November
The Revd Mark Griffin, Rector of St Martin and St Paul Canterbury, Diocese of Canterbury, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Beeley and Edensor, Diocese of Derby.
The Revd Jonathan Page, Vicar of Belper Christ Church with Turnditch and Priest-in-Charge of Hazelwood, Holbrook and Milford, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Jonathan’s last day in post will be Wednesday, 31 January 2024, with his retirement taking effect from Thursday, 1 February 2024.
16 November
The Revd John Wigram, Vicar of Ripley and Priest-in-Charge of Swanwick and Pentrich, Diocese of Derby, has announced his resignation. John’s last day in post will be Tuesday, 30 April 2024, with his resignation taking effect from Wednesday, 1 May 2024.
15 November
The Revd Margaret Slyfield, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) in the Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) in the parishes of Chelmorton, Earl Sterndale and Taddington, within the benefice of The White Peak Group in the same diocese. Margaret will be licensed on Sunday, 14 January 2024 at 11am at St Michael’s Taddington by the Bishop of Repton.
The Revd Sarah Watson (to be Priest-in-Charge) and the Revd Rachael Brooks (to be Associate Minister) will be licensed to their new roles in Allestree St Edmund & Darley Abbey, in Allestree St Nicholas and in Quarndon, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday, 14 January 2024 at 3pm at Walter Evans CofE Aided Primary School, Darley Abbey, by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire.
9 November
The Revd Christopher Holden, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of the Denby Group, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Chris' last day in post will be Thursday, 30 November, with his retirement taking effect from Friday, 1 December 2023. Chris will hold the Bishop of Derby's Permission to Officiate in retirement.
3 November
The Revd Stephen (Steve) Boswell, Assistant Curate of Normanton-by-Derby, has been appointed Interim Associate Priest for the deanery of Mercia in this diocese. Steve will be licensed on Monday, 6 November 2023 at 11am by the Bishop of Repton at Repton House.
The Revd Kenneth (Ken) Johnson, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of Somercotes, of Alfreton and of Riddings and Ironville has announced his retirement. Ken’s last day in post will be Thursday, 14 December 2023, with his retirement taking effect from Friday, 15 December 2023. Ken will hold the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate in retirement.
11 October
The Revd Sarah Watson, Enabling Minister of Chaddesden St Philip with Derby St Mark, of Spondon, of the parish of Derby St Andrew and St Osmund, of the Derwent Oak Bishop’s Mission Order and of the Journey Community Bishop’s Mission Order, and Area Dean of Derby City, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Allestree St Edmund & Darley Abbey, of Allestree St Nicholas and of Quarndon in the same diocese. Sarah will continue to hold the Bishop of Derby’s commission as Area Dean of Derby City alongside this new role.
The Revd Rachael Brooks, Assistant Curate of Littleover and Blagreaves, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Associate Minister of Allestree St Edmund & Darley Abbey, of Allestree St Nicholas and of Quarndon in the same diocese.
5 October
The Revd Frances (Fran) Grant, Assistant Curate (SSM - known as Associate Priest) of Brailsford with Shirley, Osmaston with Edlaston and Yeaveley, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (SSM - to be known as Associate Priest) in the benefice of Spondon and in the parish of Chaddesden St Philip (within the benefice of Chaddesden St Philip and Derby St Mark) in the same diocese. Fran will be licensed on Wednesday, 20 December 2023 at 6.30 pm at Repton House by the Bishop of Repton.
28 September
The Revd Alan Griggs, Agricultural Chaplain, and Assistant Curate (Associate Priest) of Carsington Deanery, Diocese of Derby, has announced his resignation as Associate Priest. His last day in this post will be Saturday, 30 September 2023. Alan will continue as Agricultural Chaplain.
The Revd Stephen Potter, Rector of South Normanton, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. His last day in post will be Saturday, 30 September 2023, with his retirement taking effect from Sunday, 1 October 2023.
21 September
Tumpa Das has been appointed full-time Administrator to the Bishop of Derby. She started in post on Monday, 18 September 2023. Her contact details are: tumpa.das@derby.anglican.org, 01332 278165.
The Revd David Lawrence-March, Vicar of Long Eaton St Laurence and Priest-in-Charge of Ilkeston Holy Trinity, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Team Vicar in the North Cheltenham Team Ministry, with pastoral responsibility for All Saints Pittville, Diocese of Gloucester. David will be licensed to his new post on Wednesday, 29 November 2023.
14 September
The Revd Karen Padley, Vicar of Marlpool and Priest-in-Charge of Heanor, Langley Mill and Aldercar, and Area Dean of South East Derbyshire, Diocese of Derby, will step away as Area Dean with effect from Sunday, 1 October 2023. After this date, please contact the Deanery Administrator, Helen Bridger (01332 278148, helen.bridger@derby.anglican.org) in the first instance about deanery matters.
