Last updated 15th August 2025

Diocesan Secretary and Vision 2026

Canon Stephen Whittaker, the Diocesan Secretary, makes sure the administration of the Diocese runs smoothly. The job encompasses both the roles of Secretary to the Diocesan Synod and Company Secretary of the Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF).

The Secretary of the Diocesan Synod is responsible to the Bishop of Blackburn for administration of the Synodical Governance of the Diocese ensuring compliance with and the application of a wide range of church legislation.

The Company Secretary of the DBF is responsible to the Chairman of the Board for ensuring compliance with and the application of secular legislation covering finance, audit, company law, charity law, employment, health and safety and much more besides.

Contacts:

Canon Stephen Whittaker: Diocesan Secretary: diocesan.secretary@blackburn.anglican.org
Jenny Harborne: PA to the Diocesan Secretary and Ruth McGaughey (Deputy Diocesan Secretary and Head of Finance): email: jenny.harborne@blackburn.anglican.org 01254 503075

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