Bishops Libby and Malcolm have ordained four new deacons and six new priests in Petertide services at Derby Cathedral.
Ordination services are a time to celebrate and welcome new deacons (those to be given the title Reverend) and priests (deacons who have been training under an incumbent for a year) into the diocese.
The new deacons (ordained by Bishop Libby) are:
Benjamin Andreo-Boosey, to serve in the the Benefice of Chesterfield Ss Augustine
Kara Gander, to serve in the Benefice of Swadlincote and Hartshorne, Newhall, and Gresley (collectively known as Swadlincote Minster)
Ailsa Hunt, to serve in the Benefice of Kirk Hallam
Sue Leather, to serve in the Benefice of Derby St Peter and Christ Church with Holy Trinity.
The new priests (ordained by Bishop Malcolm) are:
Josephine Chamings, to serve in the Benefice of Brampton St Thomas and Brampton St Mark,
Peter Dale, to serve in the Benefice of Mackworth St Francis,
Emma Mallord, to serve in the Benefice of Littleover and Blagreaves, and Findern,
Clare Owen, to serve in the Benefice of Mickleover and the Parish of Radbourne,
Lisa Price, to serve in the Benefice of Hope, Castleton and Bradwell,
Nicholas Radford-Powell, to serve in the Benefice of Wirksworth (Team Ministry).
The preacher was The Revd Prebendary Dr Isabelle Hamley, Principal of Ridley Hall College, who led the ordination retreat.
