Diocese of Chichester

New Canons installed

Bishop Martin installed three of the six new Honorary Canons of Chichester Cathedral during Evensong on Sunday 16th June.

On 21 jun 2024

In Diocese of Chichester

By comms

The appointments have been made in recognition of the contributions they make to the apostolic life of the diocese.

The new Canons were joined by Family members, friends and parishioners on the day.

Each is given a designated stall, which is theirs to occupy for the duration of their canonry.

The Revd Andrew Woodward, Vicar of St Mary's, Kemptown and Bishop's Liaison Officer for the LGBTQI Communities, now has the Stall of the Prebendary of Thorney.

The Revd Dr Earl Collins, Vicar of St John's Hove and Diocesan Continual Ministerial Development Officer, has the Stall of Bursalis Prebendary.

The Revd Julie Sear, Rector of Hartfield with Coleman's Hatch, (soon to be also Priest in Charge of Cowden( and Rural Dean of Rotherfield,,has the Stall of the Prebendary of Somerley.

The following will be installed on Sunday 23rd June at  Evensong in the cathedral:

The Revd Peter Blee, Rector of Arlington, Berwick, Selmeston with Alciston and Wilmington, will take the Stall of the Prebendary of Sidlesham.

The Revd Dr Godfrey Kesari, Vicar of Southwater, Diocesan Racial Justice Officer, and Diocesan Interfaith Adviser, will take the Stall of the Prebendary of Selsey.

The Revd Justin White, Senior Provost of Woodard Schools, will take the Stall of the Prebendary of Seaford.

Pictured LtoR: Andrew Woodward, Bishop Martin, Julie Sear and Earl Collins.