Revd Victoria Wicks licensed as Minister at Holy Trinity Stapleton
First published 3rd July 2025Celebrations as Revd Vicky Wicks is licensed as Minister at Holy Trinity, Stapleton!
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Revd Gabrielle Doherty licensed as Priest-in-Charge
First published 3rd July 2025Celebrations at St Stephen’s, Southmead as Revd Gaby Doherty is formally licensed as Priest-in-Charge, continuing her faithful ministry
The Revd Anthea Anthony RIP
First published 3rd July 2025It is with deep sadness that the Diocese of Bristol announces the death of the Revd Anthea Annaleze Anthony on 18 June, following a long illness..
Revd Lydia Morey licensed as Priest-in-Charge
First published 2nd July 2025Celebrations as Revd Lydia Morey is licensed as Priest-in-Charge of St Peter Penhill & St Philip Upper Stratton
Ruth Harding appointed as Convenor of Self-supporting ordained ministers
First published 27th June 2025The Revd Ruth Harding, Associate Minister of Frenchay and Stapleton has been appointed to a new role as Convenor of Self-Supporting Ordained Ministers (SSOMs) in the Diocese of Bristol.
Petertide Deacon Ordination Candidates 2025
First published 24th June 2025The Diocese of Bristol is delighted to announce the ordination of eight new Deacons on Sunday 6th July 2025
Revd Jae Chandler announced as Priest in Charge, St Mary the Virgin, Henbury.
First published 22nd October 2024The 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.
Revd's Paul and Rachel Barrett announced as new Chaplains to the Mothers' Union
First published 17th October 2024Revd Paul Barrett, and Revd Rachel Barrett announced as the new Diocesan Chaplains to the Mothers’ Union
Revd Wanda Kay Morris announced as Associate Minister
First published 15th October 2024Revd Wanda Kay Morris announced as Associate Minister (SSM), Benefices of Yate and Fromeside, and Officiating Chaplain to the Military, MOD Corsham.
Bishop Viv ordains Revd Catriona Rawlins deacon for Hanham & Kingswood Benefice
First published 2nd October 2024On 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.
Revd Canon Rebecca Stevens announced as Adviser for Ordinands and Vocations
First published 30th September 2024The 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
St Paul’s Cathedral announces the appointment of new Canon Steward
First published 4th June 2024The Revd Dr Catherine Okoronkwo has been appointed by His Majesty the King as Residentiary Canon and Steward of St Paul’s Cathedral.
Revd Patches Chabala announced as the new Vicar of St John’s Haydon Wick
First published 3rd June 2024The 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.
Revd Sarah Hancox announced as new Priest-in-Charge of St Luke the Evangelist
First published 18th December 2023Revd Sarah Hancox announced as the new Priest-in-Charge of St Luke the Evangelist, Brislington
Priest-in-Charge of St Peter's Chippenham, with Lacock and Bowden Hill announced
First published 21st November 2023Revd Simon Dunn to become the next Priest-in-Charge of St Peter's Chippenham, with Lacock and Bowden Hill.
Priest-in-Charge of Pucklechurch & Abson, Wick with Doynton and Dyrham announced
First published 6th November 2023The 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.
Revd Gaby Doherty to become Curate-in-Charge of St Stephen’s Southmead
First published 10th October 2023Revd Gaby Doherty to become Curate-in-Charge of St Stephen’s Southmead, City Deanery, Bristol Diocese
Revd Dr Andy Murray announced as new Dean of Priority Communities
First published 25th September 2023The 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.
Revd Rosy Ashley appointed as Adviser for Parish Development
First published 20th September 2023Revd Rosy Ashley appointed as Adviser for Parish Development
Revd Anjali Kanagaratnam appointed as diocesan Racial Justice Co-Ordinator
First published 2nd September 2023Revd Anjali Kanagaratnam to become Priest in Charge of the Benefice of South Severnside and Racial Justice Co-Ordinator in the Diocese of Bristol.
The Venerable Neil Warwick is announced as the next Bishop of Swindon
First published 24th August 2023The Venerable Neil Warwick, currently Archdeacon of Bristol, is to be the next Bishop of Swindon, Downing Street has announced today.
Revd Dr Anthea Colledge appointed as UWE Chaplain
First published 18th August 2023The Revd Dr Anthea Colledge appointed as new Chaplain to the University of the West of England from 1st December 2023.
Lee Barnes appointed as Adviser for Fresh Expressions of Church and Curacy
First published 4th August 2023Lee Barnes appointed as Adviser for Fresh Expressions of Church and Adviser for Curacy
Rev Bob Molton appointed Rector of the Braydon Brook Benefice
First published 27th July 2023Rev Bob Molton appointed Rector of the Braydon Brook Benefice
Coronation Evensong at Bristol Cathedral
First published 9th May 2023Bishop Viv gave sermon at the Coronation Evensong service on Sunday 8 May at Bristol Cathedral, to mark the coronation of King Charles III.
