The Revd Steve O’Rourke
We are pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Steve O’Rourke, currently Curate in this Diocese, as Vicar in the Broom Leys Benefice.
Announcements
The Revd David Lewis
With grateful thanks for his ministry and prayers of blessing for the future, we announce that The Revd David Lewis, Curate in the Oadby Great Glen Team Ministry benefice, has been appointed as Priest in Charge in the benefice of Norwell with Ossington, Cromwell, Caunton and Sutton with Carlton-on-Trent, in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.
The Revd Richard Trethewey
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Richard Trethewey, currently Rector in the Benefice of Glenfield and Newtown Linford, as Archdeacon of Leicester.
The Revd Jane Sharp
It is with sadness that we announce the death of The Revd Jane Sharp, who passed away on Friday 18 July 2025, aged 70. From 2008, Jane faithfully served as an Associate Minister at St James the Greater and from 2014, she also served as Chaplain at Leicester Community College.
The Venerable Richard Worsfold
Further to the announcement that The Venerable Richard Worsfold has been appointed as Area Dean of Salford and Leigh in the Diocese of Manchester we can now confirm that Richard will be licensed in the Bishop of Manchester’s chapel on Tuesday 23 September, with a formal welcome service in the Deanery to be announced in due course.
The Revd Phil Bryson
We are pleased to announce that The Revd Phil Bryson, Vicar at St Dionysius, Market Harborough, has taken on the role of Diocesan Disability Advisor.
The Revd Fran Grasham
With grateful thanks for her ministry and prayers of blessing for the future, we announce that The Revd Fran Grasham, Resident Chaplain at Launde Abbey will be stepping down with effect from Sunday 31 August 2025.
The Revd Christopher Webb
With grateful thanks for his ministry and prayers of blessing for the future, we announce that The Revd Chris Webb, Deputy Warden at Launde Abbey, has been appointed as Priest in Charge of St Cuthbert’s, Blyth in the Diocese of Newcastle.
The Revd Fiona Cotton-Betteridge
With grateful thanks for her ministry and prayers of blessing for the future, we announce that The Revd Fiona Cotton-Betteridge, Associate Priest in the Barrow-upon-Soar with Walton le Wolds, Wymeswold and Prestwold with Hoton benefice, will be retiring on Sunday 28 September 2025.
The Revd Ed Down
Further to the announcement dated Friday 20 June advising that The Revd Ed Down has been appointed as Minister at Hope Church, Chesham in the Diocese of Oxford, we can now confirm that Ed’s final Sunday at Hope Hamilton will be Sunday 24 August 2025.