The diocese has learned of the death of Ian Imlay MBE. Mr Imlay was a much loved member of St Nicholas Church in the city centre and was the organist there for more than 60 years. He has also played the organ at various other churches around the diocese including St Mary Magdalene in Kilby, St Peter's Church in Oadby and Leicester Cathedral.
The Bishop announces that The Revd Sue Frost, Rector in the Benefice of Newbold De Verdun, Barlestone, Kirby Mallory and Peckleton will be resigning with effect from 31 October 2021.
The Bishop announces that The Revd Rosie Homer, Curate in the Coplow Benefice, has been appointed as Chaplain and Bereavement officer at University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
The Bishop is pleased to announce The Revd Jack Wixon, Associate Priest in the Benefice of Market Harborough and The Transfiguration – Little Bowden with Lubenham and Great Bowden, has had his licensed extended until 30th June 2022.
The Bishop is pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Andrew (Andy) Giles, Curate in the Benefice of Market Harborough and The Transfiguration – Little Bowden with Lubenham and Great Bowden, as Interim Associate Priest in the same benefice.
The Bishop is pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd James Pickersgill, Team Vicar in the Benefice of Market Harborough and The Transfiguration – Little Bowden with Lubenham and Great Bowden, as Chaplain to the Bishop of Leicester.
The Bishop is pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Lauretta Wilson, as the new Area Dean of Akeley East, taking over from The Revd Wendy Darlymple. The date of Lauretta's licensing is to be confirmed.
The Bishop announces that The Revd Liz Bickley, Rector in the Hexagon Benefice, has been appointed as Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Baddesley with Grendon and Dordon, in the Diocese of Birmingham
The Bishop announces that The Revd Sarah Wright, Chaplain at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trusts, is resigning with effect from 27th July 2021.
The Bishop is pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Alan Humphrey, currently Warden at the Community of the Tree of Life, as Voluntary Chaplain at Launde Abbey. Alan will continue to hold the Bishop's Permission to Officiate. Alan and Lesley will move to Launde Abbey during August.