A new appointment in Evesham
Published: 22nd May 2026Bishop Hugh has announced the appointment of the Revd Michael Edwards as Curate in Charge (to be Priest in Charge) of All Saints in Evesham with St Andrew, Hampton.
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Adam Hadley appointed Rector
Published: 22nd May 2026Bishop Hugh has announced that the Revd Adam Hadley has been appointed Rector of the Benefice of Kingswinford St Mary with effect from 1 June 2026.
Stuart Currie to retire
Published: 15th May 2026Bishop’s Chaplain, Stuart Currie will be retiring from his role at the end of August. Stuart joined our diocese in 1994 as Vicar of St Stephen’s Church in Worcester and for the past ten years has been Bishop’s Chaplain to both Bishop John and Bishop Hugh.
Chris Smith appointed to St Mark's Church in Pensnett
Published: 26th April 2026Bishop Hugh has announced the appointment of the Revd Chris Smith as Curate in Charge (to be Priest in Charge) of the Benefice of St Mark, Pensnett.
Ordinations 2026
Published: 13th April 2026This year’s ordinations will take place over the weekend of 27 & 28 June. All are welcome to come and support the candidates, but please let us know if you will be robing.
James Ellin to become Renewal Lead in Droitwich
Published: 15th March 2026Bishop Hugh has announced the appointment of The Reverend James Ellin as Renewal Lead and Vicar in the Saltway Team, Droitwich.
James Treasure to become Bishop of St Germans
Published: 9th March 2026James Treasure has been announced by Downing Street as the next Bishop of St Germans in the Diocese of Truro. James is currently Rector of Dudley and Resource Church Leader at Top Church.
Retired clergy meet for Candlemas lunch
Published: 10th February 2026Over 60 people came to the annual Candlemas lunch for retired clergy and bereaved clergy partners, held at the Old Palace in Worcester on 3 February.
Rosemary Lawley - RIP
Published: 28th January 2026Canon Rosemary Lawley sadly died on 11 January following a battle with MND. Her funeral will take place on Monday 16 February at 12 noon at St Mary’s in Kidderminster.
Sooz Magee ordained Priest
Published: 19th January 2026The Revd Sooz Magee was ordained Priest on Sunday 18 January by the Bishop of Dudley in a special service in Holy Trinity Church, Eckington
Becoming a Reserve Army Chaplain
Published: 10th January 2026Claire Cox, curate in Old Swinford, and soon to be Vicar of Pedmore and Wollescote, has recently gone through selection to become a Royal Army Chaplain in the Reserve Department.
Kalantha Brewis to move to the Diocese of Oxford
Published: 11th December 2025Area Dean of Worcester, Kalantha Brewis will be leaving her roles in our diocese to become Lead Diocesan Director of Ordinands for the Diocese of Oxford.
New Rector of Pedmore and Wollescote
Published: 31st October 2025Bishop Martin as Acting Bishop of Worcester has announced the appointment of the Revd Claire Cox as Rector of the Benefice of Pedmore and Wollescote.
Three new Deacons ordained
Published: 29th September 2025Three candidates were ordained as Deacons on Sunday to serve in parishes across the Diocese. They were all part of the Auxiliary Pathway - a training pathway aimed at those who see their vocation as being non-stipendiary (voluntary) ministers to churches in their local area.
New Bishop’s Adviser for Pastoral Care and Counselling
Published: 11th September 2025Kim Lennard has been appointed as the new Bishop’s Adviser in Pastoral Care and Counselling, following the retirement of David Mair.
New Curate in Charge at St Nicholas Warndon
Published: 25th August 2025Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of The Revd Richard Wood as Curate in Charge of St Nicholas, Warndon in Worcester.
Michaelmas Ordinations
Published: 6th August 2025Three people on the Auxiliary Pathway will be ordained Deacon at the Cathedral on Sunday 28 September at 6.30pm. All are welcome to attend and support the candidates.
Retiring after 24 years in the ARCH benefice
Published: 10th July 2025Richard Thorniley will retire at the end of this month after serving as Rector of Church Lench with Rous Lench & Abbots Morton & Harvington (the ARCH benefice) since 2001.
Giles Joiner to move to Gornal & Sedgley
Published: 6th July 2025Bishop Martin is pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Giles Joiner as Team Vicar in the Benefice of Gornal and Sedgley.
Glenn Reading to be Rector of the ARCH Benefice
Published: 30th June 2025Bishop Martin has announced the appointment of the Revd Glenn Reading as Rector of Church Lench w Rous Lench & Abbots Morton & Harvington in Pershore & Evesham Deanery.
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New Team Vicar and Renewal Lead in Droitwich
8th June 2026
This weekend saw the licensing of James Ellin as Team Vicar and Renewal Lead in the Saltway Team at St Andrew's Church in Droitwich.