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.
Richard is well known by many in the diocese for his work as Assistant Archdeacon and Chair of the Diocesan Advisory Committee. Commenting on the appointment, Bishop Martyn said: "I am particularly pleased that Richard has agreed to become the next Archdeacon of Leicester. His appointment provides continuity at a time of considerable change in the diocese, and I know that he will bring real wisdom and energy to the work of supporting parishes through these changes. Richard has rich parish experience himself, both in this diocese as well as Birmingham and Lichfield. I am looking forward to working with him in this new role."
Reflecting on his new role, Richard said: "It is nearly 10 years since I was interviewed to take up a post in the Diocese of Leicester, and in that time a lot has changed for me personally and in the diocese. Over those years I have been privileged to have been able to contribute to the life and mission of the diocese, primarily of course in my parishes of Glenfield and Newtown Linford, then as Area Dean, Chair of the DAC and most recently Assistant Archdeacon. I am aware that I have a lot to learn as I move from one side of the diocese to the other, but I am looking forward to stepping up to the responsibility and stepping across to the Archdeaconry of Leicester to continue to serve the churches and people of this county and city as we pursue our vision of the Kingdom of God."
Richard’s final Sunday in the Benefice of Glenfield and Newtown Linford will be 28 September 2025.
Richard will then be installed as Archdeacon of Leicester on Thursday 2 October at 5.30pm at Leicester Cathedral.
All are welcome to attend.
From Monday 27 October, Richard will be contactable on Richard.Trethewey@LeicesterCofE.org, or via the Archdeacons’ office number.