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Last updated 23rd January 2026

Clergy Moves and News

UPCOMING APPOINTMENTS IN THE DIOCESE 

Name

Post(s)

Licensing Date

Revd David D'Silva Priest in Charge of Blackburn St Silas 25th January 2026
Revd Sam Crossley Priest in Chagre of Hoole St Michael 1st February 2026
Revd Mandy Hughes Curate in Charge of Hoole St Michaeil 1st February 2026
Revd Paul Payton Interim Vicar of Accrington St John and Huncoat St Augustine 15th February 2026
Revd Craig Abbott Vicar (0.5FTE) of Over Kellet St Cuthbert 2nd March 2026
Revd Emily Barry Vicar of Leyland St James 19th April 2026
Revd Kate Butler Vicar of Ingol St margaret 26th April 2026
Revd Dr Daniel Tsoi Priest in Charge of Blackburn St Stephen and St James 17th May 2026

 

APPOINTMENTS MADE IN THE DIOCESE  IN 2025

Name

Post(s)

Licensing Date

Revd Carol Backhouse Area Dean of Lancaster and Morecambe 4th January 2026
REvd Gregor Stewart Area Dean of Garstang 6th January 2026
Revd Belinda Kerins Vicar (0.5 FTE) of Laneside St Peter 18th January 2026
Revd Andrew Rayner Priest in Charge of Blackburn St Gabriel 19th January 2026
Revd Joe Harvey Curate in Charge of Blackburn St Gabriel 19th January 2026
Revd Angie Letchford Minister in Secular Emploment 19th January 2026

RETIREMENTS IN 2026

Name

Post Held

Retirement Date

Revd Timonty Kaye Priest in Charge of Burnley St Andrew 5th April 2026
Revd Nick Wells Vicar of Lytham 18th October 2026

 

RESIGNATIONS IN 2026 (REMAINING IN THE DIOCESE)

Name

Post Held

Last Day

Revd Matt Guilder Interim Vicar of Over Kellet St Cuthbert 4th January 2026
Revd Craig Abbott Vicar of Ellel St John and Shireshead St James 1st March 2026

 

RESIGNATIONS IN 2026 (MOVING OUT OF THE DIOCESE)

Name

Post held

Move to

Last day in post

Revd Glen Brooks Vicar of St Annes-on-Sea, St Anne Priest in Charge of Bedford, St Martin,  and Chaplain to the Bishop of Richborough, St Albans Diocese 25th January 2026
Revd Philip Chew Vicar of Ribby cum Wrea St Nicholas and Weeton St Michael Church in Wales 21st March 2026

 

DEATHS 2026

Name Current Post(s) Date of Death
Revd Philip Barber Retired Clergy 6th January 2026
     

 

Clergy Discipline Measure - Penalty Announcement(s)

The Diocesan Registry holds information regarding those clergy who have received a penalty under the Clergy Discipline Measure and can be contacted should you require specific information. Details of clergy prohibited from ministry are held by the Archbishops in a list accessible to Diocesan Bishops and Diocesan Registrars

If you require further details regarding any of these matters please contact the Diocesan Registrar: Lisa.Moncur@blackburn.anglican.org