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Last updated 19th March 2026

Clergy Moves and News

UPCOMING APPOINTMENTS IN THE DIOCESE 

Name

Post(s)

Licensing Date

Revd Nikki Mann Vicar of Lancaster St Chad Skerton in plurality with Lancaster St Luke Skerton 22nd March 2026
Revd Julia Gordon Associate Priest (SSM) of Euxton Parish 29th 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 Stephen Tisnell Assistant Curate of Blackpool St John 26th April 2026
Revd Joe Houghton Vicar of St Christoper's Lea 12th May 2026
Revd Dr Daniel Tsoi Priest in Charge of Blackburn St Stephen and St James 17th May 2026
Revd Ian Nott Vicar of Padiham with Hapton and Padiham Green 15th July 2026

 

APPOINTMENTS MADE IN THE DIOCESE  IN 2026

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 Employment 19th January 2026
Revd David D'Silva Priest in Charge of Blackburn St Silas 25th January 2026
Revd Sam Crossley Priest in Charge of Hoole St Michael 1st February 2026
Revd Mandy Hughes Curate in Charge of Hoole St Michaeil 1st February 2026
Revd Canon Andrew Horsfall Canon Pastor and Vice Dean 14th February 2026
Revd Paul Payton Interim Vicar of Accrington St John and Huncoat St Augustine 15th February 2026
Revd Alex Frost Priest in Charge of Holme in Cliviger St John 23rd February 2026
REvd Victor Sohail Curate in Charge of Holme in Cliviger St John 23rd February 2026
Revd Craig Abbott Vicar (0.5FTE) of Over Kellet St Cuthbert 2nd March 2026
Revd Clare Shepherd Associate Priest (SSM) of Lancaster St Paul, Scotfroth 14th March 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
Revd Chris Nelson Vicar of Penwortham St Mary 7th June 2026
Revd David Heap Vicare of Morecambe St Christopher, Bare 28th June 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
Revd Graham Young Vicar of Cleveleys St Andrew 31st May 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