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Rich Hackett to be Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Dudley Wood and Cradley Heath

Bishop John has announced that in addition to being Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Darby End and Netherton, the Revd Richard Hackett will become Priest in Charge of…

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Bishop John has announced that in addition to being Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Darby End and Netherton, the Revd Richard Hackett will become Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Dudley Wood and Cradley Heath, also in the Forge Group.

Bishop Martin will be pleased to license Rich Hackett as Priest in Charge on Sunday 1 May at 11am at St John’s, Dudley Wood.

 Please remember Rich and Jo and their family in your prayers as Rich takes on this additional role.

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