News - Diocese of Worcester

Canon Harold Goddard – RIP

Published: 3rd June 2022

Canon Harold Goddard was sadly found dead at his home on Wednesday.

Claire Billington to be Curate-in-Charge of the Bowland benefice

Published: 8th April 2022

The Revd Claire Billington has been appointed as Curate-in-Charge of the Bowland benefice.

Priest in Charge of St James, Wollaston

Published: 7th March 2022

Bishop John is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Diana Farmer as Priest-in-Charge of St James, Wollaston;Â this is a half-time post.

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

Published: 6th February 2022

An announcement from Bishop John

New Cathedral Precentor installed

Published: 31st January 2022

The Revd John Paul Hoskins was installed as a Residentiary Canon and Precentor of Worcester Cathedral on Saturday in a special service of Evensong.

New Precentor at Worcester Cathedral

Published: 8th October 2021

The Chapter of Worcester Cathedral is delighted that The Queen has approved the appointment of the Revd John Paul Hoskins as the new Residentiary Canon and Precentor.

New priest for Alvechurch and Beoley in Redditch

Published: 27th September 2021

Bishop John has announced the appointment of Gail Rogers as Priest in Charge of Alvechurch and Vicar of Beoley in the Holy Trinity Redditch Team.

New non-stipendiary role for Wyn Beynon

Published: 5th August 2021

Canon Wyn Beynon has been appointed to a part-time post in the benefice of Churchill-in-Halfshire w Blakedown & Broome and the parish of Belbroughton w Fairfield.

Adam Hadley appointed to Kingswinford

Published: 18th April 2021

Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Reverend Adam Hadley as Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Kingswinford St Mary.

Paula Honniball to move to Stoke Prior, Wychbold and Upton Warren

Published: 26th August 2020

Bishop John has announced that Paula Honniball will be licensed as Associate Priest in the Benefice of Stoke Prior, Wychbold & Upton Warren at the end of November.

Gary Hartill to be Priest in Charge of St Chad, Coseley

Published: 7th August 2020

Bishop John has announced the appointment of the Revd Gary Hartill as Priest in Charge of the Benefice of St Chad, Coseley

The Revd Brian Druce - RIP

Published: 21st July 2020

It is with sadness that we announce the death of the Revd Brian Druce.Â

Rich Hackett to be Curate in Charge of Derby End & Netherton

Published: 17th July 2020

Bishop John is pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Richard Hackett as Curate in Charge (Vicar designate) of the Benefice of Darby End and Netherton.