The Revd Stephen Bishop
With grateful thanks for his ministry and prayers of blessing for the future, we announce that The Revd Stephen Bishop, has been appointed as Chaplain of Uppingham School, in the Diocese of Peterborough.
Announcements
The Revd John Downs
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of The Revd John Downs, aged 67, on Monday 17 November 2025. John’s funeral is to be held on Saturday 13 December 2025, at 10:30am, at St Giles Barlestone, to which all are welcome.
The Revd Matthew Green
The Revd Matthew Green will be licensed as Rector in the Trent and Derwent Benefice in the Diocese of Derby on Saturday 24 January at 3pm at All Saints Parish church, Aston on Trent.
The Rt Revd Luke Irvine-Capel
We are pleased to announce the appointment of The Rt Revd Luke Irvine-Capel, The Bishop of Richborough, also as Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Leicester.
The Revd Leonard Dutton
It is with sadness that we announce the death of The Revd Leonard Dutton, aged 90, on 8 November 2025.
The Revd Anna Walker
We can now confirm that Anna will be licensed by the Bishop of Leicester, The Rt Revd Martyn Snow, on Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 7.15pm at Launde Abbey.
The Revd Crystal McAllister
Crystal to be legally licensed in Parish and commissioned as Oversight Minister of the Launde Minster community.
The Revd Clive Watts
Appointment of The Revd Clive Watts, currently Rector in The Benefice of Barrow-upon-Soar with Walton le Wolds, Wymeswold and Prestwold with Hoton also as Interim Oversight Minister of the Soar Valley Minster Community.
The Revd Liz Wilson
We are pleased to announce that The Revd Liz Wilson has been reappointed as Area Dean for the City of Leicester Deanery for a further three years, until 19 December 2028.
Mr Michael Chamberlain OBE
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Mr Michael Chamberlain OBE, aged 86, on Monday 27th October 2025 after a short illness.