The Bishops' Office has recently announced the following appointments and retirements:
Last updated: 8 July
The Revd Gail Minter moves to her new post as Assistant Curate: Ipswich St Thomas, Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.
The Revd Dominic Julian Anderson Doble has been appointed as the Rural Dean of the Waveney and Blyth Deanery; this is with immediate effect. This is in addition to Dominic’s current role as Team Rector of the Blyth Valley Team and Priest in Charge of Heveningham with Ubbeston, Huntingfield and Cookley.
The Revd Linda Pepper moves to her new post as Assistant Curate (SSM): known as Associate Priest, Walton and Trimley Benefice.
The Revd Sarah Quantrill resigns from her post as Vicar: Kesgrave with Little Bealings and Playford.
The Revd Jennifer Catchpole moves to her new post as Assistant Curate (known as Assistant Priest) The benefice of Wickham Market with Pettistree.
The Revd Joshua Bailey resigns from his posts as Rector: Bungay Benefice, Lightwave Rural Hub Church Leader, Lightwave Group Leader and as Rural Dean of the Waveney and Blyth Deanery.
The Revd Valerie Gagen retires from her post as: House for Duty Team Vicar Lark Valley and North Bury Benefice. To retire on 28 July 2024.
The Revd Catriona Brinkley moves to her new post as Curate in Charge: Badwell Ash and Walsham-le-Willows.
The Revd Maximillian (Max) Drinkwater in Charge of the benefice of Haverhill with Withersfield is now Rector of the benefice of Haverhill with Withersfield. This title change is due to the lifting of the benefice suspension.
The Revd Katherine (Katie) de Bourcier moves to her new post as Diocesan Mission Enabler.
The Revd Josh Bailey is now Rector of the benefice of Bungay. This title change is due to the lifting of the benefice suspension. Josh will be instituted and inducted as Rector of this benefice by The Archdeacon of Suffolk, on 16 June 2024.
The Revd Mark Cresswell moves to his new post as Rector: Carlford Benefice.
The Revd Malcom Eric (Max) Osborne moves from his post as Rector: Horringer Benefice, to his new post as Vicar: Anglesey Group, Diocese of Ely.
The Revd Dennis Anthony Coburn moves to his post now known as as Assistant Curate (known as Curate in Charge) Brandon Benefice.
The Revd Canon Mark McCaghrey moves to his new post as Team Vicar: The Forest Heath Team Benefice.
The Revd Giles Tulk moves from his post as Team Rector: Wilford Peninsula Benefice, to his new post as Priest in Charge: Onny Camlad Benefice, South Shropshire, Diocese of Hereford.
The Revd Richard Finch, Priest in Charge of the benefice of Leiston with Sizewell is now Rector of the benefice of Leiston with Sizewell. Richard will be instituted and inducted as Rector of this benefice by The Archdeacon of Suffolk, on 17 March 2024.
The Revd Christopher Davey, Priest in Charge of the benefice of Framlingham with Saxtead is now Rector of the benefice of Framlingham with Saxtead. Christopher will be instituted and inducted as Rector of this benefice by The Archdeacon of Suffolk, on 10 March 2024.
The Revd Sarah du Boulay, Priest in Charge of the benefice of Alde Sandlings is now Rector of the benefice of Alde Sandlings. Sarah will be instituted and inducted as Rector of this benefice by The Archdeacon of Suffolk, on 11 February 2024.
The Revd David Preece, Priest in Charge of the benefice of Saxmundham with Kelsale cum Carlton is now Rector of the benefice of Saxmundham with Kelsale cum Carlton. David will be instituted and inducted as Rector of this benefice by The Archdeacon of Suffolk, on 11 February 2024.
The Revd Gary Best, Priest in Charge of the benefice of Mid Loes is now Rector of the benefice of Mid Loes. He will be instituted and inducted as Rector of this benefice by the Archdeacon of Suffolk, on 3 March 2024.
The Revd Marcus Mak moves from his post as Rector: Christ Church Felixstowe, to his new post as Associate Vicar: Parishes of Newhaven and Denton, Diocese of Chichester.
The Revd Dimitri Theulings moves to his new post as Rector: Beccles with Worlingham, North Cove and Barnby.
The Revd Christopher Davey will be instituted and installed as Rector of Framlingham with Saxtead by the Archdeacon of Suffolk on 10 March 2024.
The Revd Richard Finch will be instituted and installed as Rector of Leiston with Sizewell by the Archdeacon of Suffolk on 17 March 2024.
