Announcements
25 May
The Revd Duncan Ballard, Priest-in-Charge of Ashbourne with Mapleton, Ashbourne St John, Clifton and Norbury with Snelston, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Vicar and Ministry Area Leader in Cowbridge, Diocese of Llandaff.
The Revd John Ferguson will be licensed as Assistant Curate (Stipended) of Ripley and of Swanwick and Pentrich, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday, 25 June 2023 at 2pm at Repton House by the Bishop of Repton. The licence will take effect from 1 July 2023.
The Revd Ally Kay will be licensed as Team Vicar in the Walbrook Epiphany Team, Diocese of Derby, on Wednesday, 28 June 2023 at 5.30pm in the Bishop’s Chapel, Duffield by the Bishop of Derby.
The Revd Mina Munns, Vicar of Derby St Alkmund and St Werburgh, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Derby St John the Evangelist in the same diocese.
The Revd Chris Neilson, Assistant Curate of St John the Baptist Burscough, Diocese of Liverpool, has been appointed Interim Priest-in-Charge of the benefice of Whitfield, Diocese of Derby.
The Revd Anne Wilkins will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Sawley, Diocese of Derby, on Monday, 2 October 2023 at 7pm at All Saints Sawley, by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
11 May
The Revd Ally Kay, Rector of Wyke Regis, All Saints and St Edmunds, Diocese of Salisbury, has been appointed Team Vicar in the Walbrook Epiphany Team, Diocese of Derby.
The Revd Anthony Till, Assistant Curate (SSM) in the Walbrook Epiphany Team, Diocese of Derby, will transfer his curacy and become Assistant Curate (SSM) at Spondon and in the parish of Derby St Andrew and St Osmund in the same diocese.
The Revd Anne Wilkins, Rector of Hutton and Locking, Diocese of Bath and Wells, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Sawley, Diocese of Derby.
4 May
The Revd John Ferguson, Assistant Curate (SSM) of Derby St Barnabas, will transfer his curacy and become Assistant Curate (Stipended) of Ripley and of Swanwick and Pentrich with effect from Saturday, 1 July 2023.
28 April
The Revd Peter Barham, Vicar of Allestree St Edmund and Darley Abbey St Matthew and Diocesan Ecumenical Officer, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Peter’s last day in post will be Sunday, 30 April 2023 with his retirement taking effect from Monday, 1 May 2023.
27 April
The Revd Karen Bradley, Team Vicar in the East Scarsdale Team Ministry and Assistant Area Dean of Hardwick, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Area Dean of Hardwick with immediate effect. Karen will continue as Team Vicar alongside this role.
13 April
The Revd Cliff Warner, NSM of Swanwick and Pentrich (Derby) 1979-1988, NSM of Allestree St Edmund 1988-1998, who retired in 1998 and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate in retirement, died on Sunday, 2 April 2023. The funeral will take place on Thursday, 18 May 2023 at 11.15am at St Edmund’s Allestree.
6 April
Sarah Brown, Diocesan Children’s Adviser, Diocese of Derby, has decided to leave her role after 11 years in post. Sarah’s last day in post was Friday, 31 March 2023.
Hannah Hogg, Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed National Safeguarding Officer for Swim England. Hannah’s last day in post will be Friday, 30 June 2023. Arrangements regarding cover for this role will be announced in due course.
The Revd Neil Barber will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Sinfin St Stephen, and the Revd Will Eley will be licensed as Assistant Curate (known as Associate Minister) of Normanton-by-Derby and of Sinfin St Stephen, Diocese of Derby, on Monday, 24 April at 7pm at St Stephen’s Sinfin by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire.
30 March
The Revd Rhoda Blackwell will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Newbold, Diocese of Derby, on Wednesday, 28 June 2023 at 7.30pm at St John the Evangelist Newbold, by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
Lisa Hall, PA to Bishop Malcolm, the Bishop of Repton, has resigned her post. We wish Lisa success in her future endeavours. Please hold Lisa in your prayers.
23 March
The Revd Neil Barber will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Sinfin St Stephen, Diocese of Derby, on Monday 24th April at 7.30 pm at St Stephen’s Sinfin by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire. The Revd Will Eley will be licensed as Assistant Curate (known as Associate Minister) of Normanton-by-Derby and of Sinfin St Stephen, Diocese of Derby, during the same service.
The Revd Neil Griffiths will be collated as Rector of the Wirksworth Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, on Thursday 25th May at 7.30 pm at St Mary’s Wirksworth by the Bishop of Derby and inducted by the Acting Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
16 March 2023
A service of thanksgiving for the life of the Revd Tom Comley will be held on Friday, 14 April 2023 at 2.30 pm in Loundsley Green Church (LEP).
The Revd Rhoda Blackwell, Assistant Curate of Newbold, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of the same benefice.
Ms Stella Collishaw, Diocesan Community Action Officer and Diocesan Environment Officer, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Independent Living Coordinator at an Almshouse Complex in Beeston, Nottingham. Stella’s last day in post will be Thursday, 16 March 2023. During the interim please contact Amanda Shreeve: Amanda.Shreeve@derby.anglican.org.
The Revd Mel Hartley, Assistant Curate of Baslow and Eyam, has also been appointed Acting Bishop’s Advisor for Spirituality from Wednesday, 1 March 2023 until Thursday, 31 August 2023.
The Revd Jacqueline Stober, Priest in Charge of Kirk Langley and Mackworth and of Mugginton and Kedleston, and Area Dean for Dove and Derwent Deanery, has been appointed Senior Associate Priest of the parish of Christ Church Cathedral Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
The Venerable Lee Townend will be instituted as Rector of the Dronfield with Holmesfield Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, on Thursday, 11 May 2023 at 7.30 pm at St John the Baptist Dronfield by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
9 March 2023
The Revd Tom Comley, Curate of Leadgate St Ives (Diocese of Durham) 1964-1967, Curate of Shirley St James (Diocese of Birmingham) 1967-1971, Vicar of Smethwick St Alban 1971-1976, Permission to Officiate 1976-1982, Vicar of North Wembley St Cuthbert (Diocese of London) 1982-1992, Vicar of Taddington, Chelmorton and Flagg, and Monyash (Diocese of Derby) 1992-2001, who retired in 2001 and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, died on Thursday, 2 March 2023. Funeral details will follow.
Bishop Libby is pleased to announce that the Venerable Carol Coslett will be appointed Archdeacon Emeritus from Saturday, 1 April 2023.
The Revd Neil Griffiths, Rector of the Colsterworth Group of Churches, Diocese of Lincoln, has been appointed Rector of the Wirksworth Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby.
The Revd Jason Kennedy, Diocesan Missioner, Diocese of Derby, has announced his resignation. Jason’s last working day will be Thursday, 6 April, with his resignation taking effect from Thursday, 20 April 2023. Jason will continue in post as Assistant Curate (SSM - Associate Priest) of Littleover after his resignation.
The Revd Dawn Knight will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Cotmanhay and Shipley, Diocese of Derby, on Wednesday, 10 May at 7.30 pm at Christ Church Cotmanhay and Shipley by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
The Revd Nicola McNally will be licensed as interim part-time Priest-in-Charge of ‘The Peak Five’ Benefice (comprising Fenny Bentley, Thorpe, Tissington, Parwich and Alsop-en-le-Dale) and interim part-time Assistant Curate (known as Associate Priest) for Carsington Deanery, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday, 23 July 2023 at 2 pm at St Peter’s Parwich by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Acting Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
The Venerable Lee Townend, until recently Archdeacon of Carlisle, Diocese of Carlisle, has, with the Lord Chancellor’s approval, been appointed Rector of the Dronfield with Holmesfield Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby.
23 February 2023
The Revd Dwayne Engh, Ordained Ministries Development Officer, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Derby. Dwayne will be licensed on Sunday, 5 March 2023 at 5.15 pm at Derby Cathedral by the Bishop of Derby.
The Revd Mick Futers, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of Chaddesden St Philip with Derby St Mark, has been appointed Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Derby. Mick will be licensed on Sunday, 5 March 2023 at 5.15 pm at Derby Cathedral by the Bishop of Derby.
The Revd Sharon Murphy, Assistant Curate in the Derwent Oak Bishop’s Mission Order, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Pioneer Priest-in-Charge of St Mary Westfield, and Associate Priest for Harrington and Distington, Diocese of Carlisle.
16 February 2023
The Revd Dawn Knight, Assistant Curate of Allestree St Nicholas and of Quarndon, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Cotmanhay and Shipley in the same diocese.
The Revd Jenny Simpson will be licensed as Assistant Curate (known as Associate Minister) of St Werburgh’s Derby Bishop’s Mission Order on Monday, 20 March 2023 at 7.30 pm at St Werburgh’s Derby by the Bishop of Repton.
The Revd Felicity Walters, Vicar of Hadfield and Vicar of Charlesworth and Gamesley, has announced her retirement. Felicity’s last day in post will be Wednesday, 31 May 2023, with her retirement taking effect from Thursday, 1 June 2023. She will be moving away from the diocese in retirement.
2 February 2023
The Revd Canon Nicky Fenton, Chaplain to the Bishop of Derby, has been seconded to be Acting Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales. She will legally be Assistant Archdeacon from Wednesday. 1 March 2023, to become Acting Archdeacon on Saturday, 1 April 2023. She will continue as Residentiary Canon at Derby Cathedral. Contact details for Nicky during this period will be: nicky.fenton@derby.anglican.org. Ellie Ballard will act as PA to Nicky: Ellie.Ballard@derby.anglican.org | 01332 388658.
The Revd Dr David Mundy, Priest-in-Charge of Glossop and Assistant Area Dean of Peak Deanery, has also been appointed part-time Acting Chaplain to the Bishop of Derby, alongside his current roles. David will start in post on Wednesday, 1 March 2023. David’s contact details for this period will be:david.mundy@bishopofderby.org.
The Revd Sandra Doore will be licensed as Team Vicar in the Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, on Sunday, 2April 2023 at 3 pm at St Mary’s Buxton by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Acting Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
27 January 2023
The Bishop of Derby has announced the new Diocesan Secretary will be Will Hagger, who is currently Director of Housing and Investment Property in the Diocese of London.
Will brings with him a wealth of experience, having worked for the London Diocesan Fund for eight years. He is a chartered surveyor and has previously worked for property fund management business, Newcore Capital.
Will said: “I am really excited by the opportunities and challenges that my new role in Derby will present, both professionally and personally. Whilst I will be sad to leave the Diocese of London, I am looking forward to getting acquainted with the Diocese of Derby and the whole of Derbyshire.”
On announcing the appointment, Bishop Libby said: “I know you will join me in warmly welcoming Will to the Diocese of Derby. He will be a great asset to the diocese and in leading DBF colleagues from Church House. Please keep him and his family in your prayers as they prepare to move, and through all their transitions.”
Will’s first day with us will be 1st May 2023.
26 January 2023
The Revd Neil Barber, Vicar of Normanton-by-Derby, has also been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Sinfin St Stephen in the same diocese.
The Revd Will Eley, Assistant Curate of Normanton-by-Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (known as Associate Minister) of Normanton-by-Derby and of Sinfin St Stephen.
The Revd Lynn Hayler, Team Vicar in the North Wingfield Team Ministry, has announced her resignation. Lynn’s last day in post will be Sunday, 30 April 2023.
12 January 2023
The Revd Jenny Simpson, Assistant Curate of the St Werburgh’s Derby Bishop’s Mission Order (BMO), Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (known as Associate Minister) of the same BMO.
6 January 2023
The Revd Stuart Baxter, Curate of Kirby (Diocese of Liverpool) 1970-1973, Curate of Ainsdale 1973-1976, worker for the Church Mission Society, including time in Sierre Leone 1976-1984, Vicar of Nelson in Little Marsden (Diocese of Blackburn) 1984-1992, Vicar of Lostock Hall (1992-1999), Priest-in-Charge of Hatton (Diocese of Derby) 1999-2004, Assistant Chaplain of HMP Sudbury 1999-2003, Assistant Chaplain of HMP Foston Hall 2003-2006, who retired in 2006 and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, died on Saturday, 31 December 2022.
The funeral will take place on Friday, 13 January 2023 at 12.30 pm at St Peter’s Belper.
5 January 2023
The Revd Trevor Beedell, Curate of Walton (St Edmundsbury and Ipswich) 1965-1968, Rector of Hartshorne (Derby) 1968-1979, Rural Dean of Repton 1974-1979, Chaplain to HMP Foston 1979-1980 Vicar of Doveridge 1979-1986, Diocesan Director of Christian Stewardship 1979-1997, who retired in 1997, was Retirement Chaplain with his wife Mary until 2009, and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate until 2018, died on Tuesday, 20 December 2022.
A thanksgiving service will be held on Monday, 23 January 2023 at 11.30 am at St Wilfrid’s West Hallam, following a private service at the Crematorium. If you plan to attend please email mdleb@icloud.com.
A service of celebration and thanksgiving for the ministry of the Venerable Carol Coslett, Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales, will take place on Saturday, 11 February 2023 at 3 pm at St John’s Buxton. This will be an opportunity to say farewell as Carol leaves for her new post in the Diocese of Southwark. Several choirs will be participating and offering different musical contributions during the service.
The Revd Sandra Doore, Team Vicar in the Gateacre Team Ministry, Diocese of Liverpool, has been appointed Team Vicar in the Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby.
The Revd Nicola McNally, Assistant Curate in the benefice of Tideswell, has been appointed interim part-time Priest-in-Charge of ‘The Peak Five’ Benefice (comprising Fenny Bentley, Thorpe, Tissington, Parwich and Alsop-en-le-Dale) and interim part-time Assistant Curate (known as Associate Priest) for Carsington Deanery.
15 December 2022
The Revd Dr Simon Cartwright, Team Vicar in the Walbrook Epiphany Team, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed part-time Chief Officer of Transforming Notts Together, a joint venture between the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham and the Church Urban Fund, based in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. Simon started in post on 1 November 2022. He also holds the Bishop of Derby's Permission to Officiate.
The Venerable Carol Coslett, Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Assistant Director of Lay Ministry, Diocese of Southwark, subject to completion of due process. Carol hopes to start in her new role in March 2023.
8 December 2022
The Revd Becky Reeve, Assistant Curate in the Walbrook Epiphany Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, will transfer her curacy and become Assistant Curate in Ockbrook and Borrowash in the same diocese. Becky will be licensed on Monday 12th December at Derby Church House by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire acting as the Bishop of Derby’s commissary.
24 November 2022
The Revd Jason Kennedy will be licensed as Assistant Curate (SSM - Associate Priest) of Littleover, Diocese of Derby, on Thursday 8 December at 9am by the Bishop of Repton at Repton House.
The Revd Mary Staunton, Assistant Curate (SSM-Associate Priest) of Mickleover, Diocese of Derby, has announced her retirement. Mrs Staunton's last day in post will be 1 December with her retirement taking effect from 2 December 2022. She will stay in the Diocese in retirement.
27 October 2022
The Revd Sally-Anne Beecham will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Ss Augustine Chesterfield, on Thursday, 8 December 2022 at 7 pm at Ss Augustine Chesterfield by the Bishop of Repton, assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
The Revd Rod Prince will be licensed as Assistant Curate (SSM-Associate Priest), on Sunday, 20 November 2022 at 6 pm at St Mary's Wirksworth by the Bishop of Repton.
22 September 2022
The Revd Martin Flowerdew, Vicar of Foremark and Repton with Newton Solney, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Mr Flowerdew’s last day in post will be 18th November 2022.
Following a two-month extension, Mrs Jacqui Greatorex’s fixed term role as Senior Executive Assistant to Bishop Libby finished on Monday 12th September. We wish her well for the future.
The Revd Elaine Jones, Assistant Curate of Sawley, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Priest in Charge of Mitford and Hebron, and Bolam with Whalton, and Hartburn with Meldon and Netherwhitton, Diocese of Newcastle.
Kate Godfrey, Diocesan Secretary, has resigned her position with immediate effect. Please hold Kate in your prayers.
The Revd John Hudghton, Vicar of Hayfield and Chinley with Buxworth, has announced his retirement. Revd Hudghton’s last day in post will be Thursday, 20 October 2022. The Bishop thanks the Revd Hudghton for his service and sends her very best wishes to him on his retirement.
Sian Kellogg has been appointed Senior Executive Assistant to Bishop Libby, the Bishop of Derby. She will transition from her current role as Executive Officer for Derby Diocesan Board of Finance to this new post flexibly with some joint working through October. Sian will begin full time in the Bishop's Office on November 1 2022. Her contact details will be: email: sian.kellogg@bishopofderby.org, tel: 07922 422813.
The Revd Jenny Newman, Assistant Curate of St Werburgh's Derby BMO, recently married and will be known as Jenny Simpson with immediate effect.
The Revd Canon Dave Perkins, Vicar of Beeley and Edensor, has announced his retirement. Canon Perkins’ last day in post will be Thursday, 8 January 2023, with his retirement taking effect from Friday, 9 January 2023. Canon Perkins will remain in the diocese after retirement.
The Revd Sandra Till, Assistant Curate of Alvaston, Diocese of Derby, resigned from her curacy on 19th May 2022 due to ill health.
The Revd Aidan Watson, previously Assistant Curate of Downend, Diocese of Bristol, has been appointed Strategic Lead for Youth Ministry within the Diocesan Board of Education, Diocese of Derby. Mr Watson will start in post on Wednesday 31 August.
Rest in Peace
The Revd Canon Elaine Jones, Parish Deacon of Tottenham Holy Trinity (London) 1987-1992, Parish Deacon of Clay Hill St John the Baptist and St Luke 1992-1994, Curate of London City St Botolph Aldgate with Holy Trinity Minories 1994-1996, Vicar of Hackney Wick St Mary of Eton 1996-2004, Area Dean of Hackney 1999-2004, Canon Residentiary (Canon Pastor) of Derby Cathedral (Derby) 2004-2013, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest) of Derby St John the Evangelist 2013-2022, who retired in 2022, has died. Canon Jones’ funeral will be held on Wednesday, 31 August 2021 at 11.45 am at St John's Derby.
The Revd Canon Matt Barnes has been appointed interim Warden of Readers, Diocese of Derby, alongside his current role as Director of Discipleship, Mission and Ministry. The following have been appointed to serve as Archdeaconry Deputy Wardens:
- Kate Gee - Derbyshire Peak and Dales
- Rachel Hobbs - East Derbyshire
- Debbie Patrick - Derby City and South Derbyshire
The Revd Alan Griggs, Agricultural Chaplain, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed part-time Assistant Curate (known as Associate Priest) of Carsington Deanery within the same diocese. Mr Griggs will be licensed on Wednesday 31 August at 12.30pm at The Bishop's Chapel, Duffield by the Bishop of Derby.
The Revd Toby May, Vicar of Whitfield, has announced his resignation. Mr May’s last day in post will be Friday, 30 September, 2022. Mr May will continue to live within the diocese.
The Revd Carla Vicêncio Prior will be collated as Canon for Community Learning, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday, 16 October 2022 at 5.15 pm at Derby Cathedral by the Bishop of Derby and installed by the Dean of Derby.
The Revd Julius Anozie will be licensed as Assistant Curate of Kirk Hallam, Diocese of Derby, on Thursday, 23 June 2022 at 9.30 am by the Bishop of Derby in the Bishop’s Chapel, Duffield.
The Revd James Croft, Vicar of Longstone, Curbar and Stoney Middleton, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Mr Croft’s last day in post will be Sunday, 11 September 2022, with his retirement taking effect from Monday, 12 September 2022. Mr Croft will be moving away from the diocese.
The Revd Nicola Grey, who currently holds Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate as Anglican Chaplain at HMP Foston Hall, Diocese of Derby, will be licensed to the same post on Sunday, 26 June 2022 at 2 pm by the Bishop of Derby at HMP Foston Hall.
The Revd Jonathan Page, Vicar of Belper Christ Church with Turnditch and Priest-in-Charge of Hazelwood, Holbrook and Milford, has also been appointed Assistant Area Dean of Dove and Derwent in the same diocese.
The Revd Carla Vicêncio Prior, Team Vicar in the Wirksworth Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Canon for Community Learning at Derby Cathedral in the same diocese.
The Revd Edward Whittaker will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Hilton with Marston on Dove, Priest-in-Charge of Hatton, and Assistant Curate (to be known as Minister Responsible) of the parishes of Boylestone and Church Broughton with Barton Blount (within the benefice of Boylestone, Church Broughton, Dalbury, Longford, Long Lane, Radbourne, Sutton on the Hill and Trusley), Diocese of Derby, on Wednesday, 10 August 2022 at 7.30 pm by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
The Revd Bill Enoch, NSM Ilkeston St Mary the Virgin (Derby) 1979 - 1985, Priest-in-Charge Ilkeston Holy Trinity (1985 - 1995), who retired in 1995 and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate in retirement, died on Tuesday, 26 April 2022. The funeral will take place on Monday, 16 May at 11.00 am at St Mary’s Ilkeston.
The Revd Joel Bird, Assistant Curate in the Dronfield with Holmesfield Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate of Grimsby St Mark, Diocese of Lincoln.
The Revd Richard Clark will be licensed as Team Rector-in-Charge of the North Wingfield Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, on Thursday, 21 July 2022 at 7.30 pm at St Lawrence’s North Wingfield by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
The Revd John Draycott, Rector of East Scarsdale Team Ministry, has announced his retirement. Mr Draycott’s last day in post will be Monday, 12 September 2022, with his retirement taking effect from Tuesday, 13 September 2022. Mr Draycott will be moving away from the diocese in retirement.
The Revd Carl Edwards, Vicar of Fairfield, Peak Forest and Dove Holes, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Mr Edwards’ last day in post will be Thursday, 30 June 2022, with his retirement taking effect from Friday, 1 July 2022. Mr Edwards will be moving away from the diocese in retirement.
The Revd Nicola Grey, Rector of Cheadle with Freehay, Diocese of Lichfield, started her new appointment as Anglican Chaplain at HMP Foston Hall, Diocese of Derby, on Wednesday, 23 March 2022, and currently holds the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate.
The Revd Alex Mann will be instituted as Vicar of Heath, Diocese of Derby, on Thursday, 23 June 2022 at 7.30 pm at All Saints’ Heath by the Bishop of Repton and inducted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
Dr Jo Henderson-Merrygold, Lay Ministries Development Officer (including Warden of Readers), has been appointed Head of Lay Ministries for the Church of England. Jo’s last day in post will be Friday, 20 May 2022.
The Revd Bruce Johnson, Assistant Curate (SSM) of Ockbrook with Borrowash, has been appointed House for Duty Assistant Curate (known as 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).
The Revd Bruce Johnson will be licensed as House for Duty Assistant Curate (known as 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, on Monday, 20 June 2022 at 7 pm at St Mary’s Coton-in-the-Elms by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire.
The Revd Tracy Robinson will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of the Denby Group, on Friday, 13 May 2022 at St Clement’s Horsley by the Bishop of Repton.
The Revd Edward Whittaker, Priest-in-Charge of Abberley, Astley, Shrawley & Witley, and Teme Valley North, Diocese of Worcester, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Hilton with Marston on Dove, Priest-in-Charge of Hatton, and Assistant Curate (to be known as Minister Responsible) of the parishes of Boylestone and Church Broughton with Barton Blount, within the benefice of Boylestone, Church Broughton, Dalbury, Longford, Long Lane, Radbourne, Sutton on the Hill and Trusley, Diocese of Derby.
The Revd Canon Peter Walley will step down from the role of Acting Archdeacon of Derby after Easter, with his last day in post being Saturday, 30 April 2022. Bishop Libby is very grateful for his generous and care-filled exercise of this role, and for his contribution to diocesan leadership since January 2021. Many colleagues share her appreciation for this faithful ministry. Canon Walley will continue in post as Vicar of the benefice of Mickleover and Assistant Curate (Minister Responsible) of the parish of Radbourne. Until the collation of the recently appointed Archdeacons, the Bishop of Repton and the Archdeacon of Chesterfield will share the duties of the Archdeacon of Derby.
The Revd Adele Barker will be licensed as interim Priest-in-Charge of the White Peak Group and interim Priest-in-Charge of Youlgreave, Middleton, Stanton-in-Peak and Birchover, on Tuesday, 24 May 2022 at 7.30pm at All Saints Youlgreave by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Chesterfield.
The Revd Graham Duncan will be licensed as Assistant Curate (known as Associate Priest) of the parish of Baslow, within the benefice of Baslow and Eyam, on Tuesday, 17 May 2022 at 4pm at St Anne’s Baslow by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Archdeacon of Chesterfield.
The Revd Nicola Grey, Rector of Cheadle with Freehay, Diocese of Lichfield, started her new appointment as Anglican Chaplain at HMP Foston Hall, Diocese of Derby, on 23 March 2022, and currently holds the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate.
The Revd Edward Whittaker, Priest-in-Charge of Abberley, Astley, Shrawley & Witley, and Teme Valley North, Diocese of Worcester, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Hilton with Marston on Dove, Priest-in-Charge of Hatton, and Assistant Curate (to be known as Minister Responsible) of the parishes of Boylestone and Church Broughton with Barton Blount, within the benefice of Boylestone, Church Broughton, Dalbury, Longford, Long Lane, Radbourne, Sutton on the Hill and Trusley, Diocese of Derby.
Bishop Libby regrets to announce the death of Mr Mat Mawson, an Ordinand from the Diocese of Derby and former Canon’s Verger of Derby Cathedral. Mat will be received in Derby Cathedral at 3 pm on Tuesday, 5 April 2022 where a short requiem will be held. The funeral will be 10 am on Wednesday, 6 April 2022 in Derby Cathedral. The service will also be live streamed on the Cathedral YouTube channel.
The Revd Richard Clark, Team Rector of Holy Trinity Redditch with St Bartholomew’s Tardebigge, Diocese of Worcester, has been appointed Team Rector-in-Charge of the North Wingfield Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby.
The Revd Liz England’s instituted as Team Rector of Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, which was to take place on Sunday, 6 March 2022, was postponed due to a local increase in Covid cases. Mrs England will now be instituted on Sunday, 15 May 2022 at 5 pm at St John’s Buxton by the Bishop of Repton and inducted by the Archdeacon of Chesterfield.
Mrs Jacqui Greatorex has been appointed Senior Executive Assistant to Bishop Libby, the Bishop of Derby, for a fixed term of four months. She started in post on Monday, 14 March 2022. Jacqui’s contact details are: jacqui.greatorex@bishopofderby.org 07922 422813
The Revd Jane Legh, Assistant Curate (SSM-Associate Priest) of the South Dales benefice, has announced her retirement. Mrs Legh’s last day in post will be Sunday, 1 May 2022, with her retirement taking effect from Monday, 2 May 2022. Mrs Legh will remain in the diocese in retirement.
The Revd Royston Smith, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest) of Walton St John, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Mr Smith’s last day in post was 22 March 2022, with his retirement taking effect from 23 March 2022. Mr Smith has been granted the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate in retirement.
The Revd Tony Street, Rector of Sawley, has announced his retirement. Mr Street’s last day in post will be Sunday, 14 August 2022, with his retirement taking effect from Monday, 15 August 2022. Mr Street will move away from the diocese in retirement.
The Revd Julius Anozie, Assistant Curate of Ilkeston St Mary and of Ilkeston St John, Diocese of Derby, will transfer his curacy and become Assistant Curate of Kirk Hallam in the same diocese.
The Revd Adele Barker, Priest-in-Charge of Fawkham and Hartley and Priest-in-Charge of Longfield, Diocese of Rochester, has been appointed 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.
The Revd Liz England will be instituted as Team Rector of Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday, 6 March 2022 at 5 pm at St John’s Buxton by the Bishop of Repton and inducted by the Archdeacon of Chesterfield.
The Revd Canon Elaine Jones, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest) of Derby St John the Evangelist, Diocese of Derby has announced her retirement. Canon Jones’ last day in post will be Monday, 28 February 2022 with her retirement taking effect from Tuesday, 1 March 2022. Canon Jones will be appointed Canon Emeritus of Derby Cathedral in retirement and will stay in the Diocese.
The Revd Stephen Jones, Rector of the Staveley and Barrow Hill Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Mr Jones’ last day in post will be Saturday, 30 April 2022, with his retirement taking effect from Sunday, 1 May 2022.
The Revd Tracy Robinson, Chaplain to Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of the Denby Group in the same diocese.
The Revd Canon David Truby, Rector of the Wirksworth Team Ministry and Acting Area Dean of Carsington, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Canon Truby’s last day in post will be Sunday, 31 July 2022, with his retirement taking effect from Monday, 1 August 2022. Canon Truby will be appointed Canon Emeritus of Derby Cathedral in retirement and will move away from Diocese.
The Revd Adam Watkinson, who currently holds the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate as Chaplain of Repton School, Diocese of Derby, will be licensed to this post on Monday, 28 February 2022 by the Bishop of Derby in the Bishop’s Chapel at Duffield.
