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Revd Jae Chandler announced as Priest in Charge, St Mary the Virgin, Henbury.

First published 22nd October 2024

The Rt Revd Vivienne Faull, Bishop of Bristol, licensed the Revd Jae Chandler as the Priest in Charge of Henbury at a service in St Mary the Virgin Church on 21 October 2024.

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Revd's Paul and Rachel Barrett announced as new Chaplains to the Mothers' Union

First published 17th October 2024

Revd Paul Barrett, and Revd Rachel Barrett announced as the new Diocesan Chaplains to the Mothers’ Union

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Revd Wanda Kay Morris announced as Associate Minister

First published 15th October 2024

Revd Wanda Kay Morris announced as Associate Minister (SSM), Benefices of Yate and Fromeside, and Officiating Chaplain to the Military, MOD Corsham.

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Bishop Viv ordains Revd Catriona Rawlins deacon for Hanham & Kingswood Benefice

First published 2nd October 2024

On 1 October, during a Eucharist at Bristol Cathedral the Rt Revd Vivienne Faull, Bishop of Bristol, ordained Revd Catriona Rawlins deacon for the Benefice of Hanham and Kingswood.

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Revd Canon Rebecca Stevens announced as Adviser for Ordinands and Vocations

First published 30th September 2024

The Rt Revd Vivienne Faull, Bishop of Bristol and the Rt Revd Neil Warwick, Bishop of Swindon are delighted to announce that the Revd Canon Rebecca Stevens has been appointed as the next Adviser for Ordinands and Vocations, fulfilling the role of the Diocesan Director of Ordinands

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St Paul’s Cathedral announces the appointment of new Canon Steward

First published 4th June 2024

The Revd Dr Catherine Okoronkwo has been appointed by His Majesty the King as Residentiary Canon and Steward of St Paul’s Cathedral.

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Revd Patches Chabala announced as the new Vicar of St John’s Haydon Wick

First published 3rd June 2024

The Rt Revd Neil Warwick, Bishop of Swindon, is delighted to announce that Revd Patches Chabala has been appointed as the next Vicar of St John’s Haydon Wick.

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Revd Sarah Hancox announced as new Priest-in-Charge of St Luke the Evangelist

First published 18th December 2023

Revd Sarah Hancox announced as the new Priest-in-Charge of St Luke the Evangelist, Brislington

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Priest-in-Charge of St Peter's Chippenham, with Lacock and Bowden Hill announced

First published 21st November 2023

Revd Simon Dunn to become the next Priest-in-Charge of St Peter's Chippenham, with Lacock and Bowden Hill.

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Priest-in-Charge of Pucklechurch & Abson, Wick with Doynton and Dyrham announced

First published 6th November 2023

The Rt Revd Vivienne Faull, Bishop of Bristol, is delighted to announce that the Revd Canon Elaine Jones has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Pucklechurch and Abson, Wick with Doynton and Dyrham in the Kingswood and South Gloucestershire Deanery.

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Revd Gaby Doherty to become Curate-in-Charge of St Stephen’s Southmead

First published 10th October 2023

Revd Gaby Doherty to become Curate-in-Charge of St Stephen’s Southmead, City Deanery, Bristol Diocese

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Revd Dr Andy Murray announced as new Dean of Priority Communities

First published 25th September 2023

The Rt Revd Vivienne Faull, Bishop of Bristol, is delighted to announce that Revd Dr Andy Murray, Vicar of Lawrence Weston and Avonmouth, has been appointed Dean of Priority Communities in the Diocese of Bristol.

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Revd Rosy Ashley appointed as Adviser for Parish Development

First published 20th September 2023

Revd Rosy Ashley appointed as Adviser for Parish Development

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Revd Anjali Kanagaratnam appointed as diocesan Racial Justice Co-Ordinator

First published 2nd September 2023

Revd Anjali Kanagaratnam to become Priest in Charge of the Benefice of South Severnside and Racial Justice Co-Ordinator in the Diocese of Bristol.

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The Venerable Neil Warwick is announced as the next Bishop of Swindon

First published 24th August 2023

The Venerable Neil Warwick, currently Archdeacon of Bristol, is to be the next Bishop of Swindon, Downing Street has announced today.

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Revd Dr Anthea Colledge appointed as UWE Chaplain

First published 18th August 2023

The Revd Dr Anthea Colledge appointed as new Chaplain to the University of the West of England from 1st December 2023.

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Lee Barnes appointed as Adviser for Fresh Expressions of Church and Curacy

First published 4th August 2023

Lee Barnes appointed as Adviser for Fresh Expressions of Church and Adviser for Curacy

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Rev Bob Molton appointed Rector of the Braydon Brook Benefice

First published 27th July 2023

Rev Bob Molton appointed Rector of the Braydon Brook Benefice

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Coronation Evensong at Bristol Cathedral

First published 9th May 2023

Bishop Viv gave sermon at the Coronation Evensong service on Sunday 8 May at Bristol Cathedral, to mark the coronation of King Charles III.

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