Comings and goings

06/02/2026
The Ven Dr Justine Allain Chapman
has been given Permission to Officiate in the Diocese
06/02/2026
The Revd Canon James Nash
has been given Permission to Officiate in the Diocese
05/02/2026
The Revd Richard Stanton
has been appointed to a new (additional) position of Rural Dean of Norwich East deanery
Current Role: Rector, Timberhill
New Role: Rural Dean of Norwich East deanery
03/02/2026
The Revd Dr Fiona Munn
has been appointed to a new position of Assistant Curate (Pioneer Priest), St Faith’s, Gaywood
is to leave their current position
Current Role: Assistant Curate, King’s Lynn St Margaret with St Nicholas benefice
New Role: Assistant Curate (Pioneer Priest), St Faith’s, Gaywood
02/02/2026
The Revd Canon Stuart Morris
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
29/01/2026
The Revd Nigel Lacey
has been given Permission to Officiate in the Diocese
29/01/2026
The Revd Peter Keeling
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
28/01/2026
The Revd Graham Wilkins
has been appointed to a new (additional) position of Rural Dean of Norwich South deanery
Current Role: Rector, Cringleford.
New Role: Rural Dean of Norwich South deanery
21/01/2026
The Revd Kirsty Long
has been appointed to a new position of Rector of the Mattishall & Tudd Valley benefice, Dereham in Mitford deanery
is to leave their current position
Current Role: Assistant Curate, Venta Group benefice and Assistant Curate, Poringland benefice
New Role: Rector of the Mattishall & Tudd Valley benefice, Dereham in Mitford deanery
21/01/2026
The Revd Canon Stephen Gregory
has been given Permission to Officiate in the Diocese
16/01/2026
The Revd Canon David Hoare
We are saddened to announce the death of The Revd Canon David Hoare on 09/01/2026
12/01/2026
The Revd John (known as Martin) Nockels
We are saddened to announce the death of The Revd John (known as Martin) Nockels on 12/12/2025
07/01/2026
The Revd Canon Michael Spencer Woods
We are saddened to announce the death of The Revd Canon Michael Spencer Woods on 17/12/2025
07/01/2026
The Rt Revd Robert Ladds
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
07/01/2026
The Revd Charles Powles
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
24/12/2025
The Revd Paul Yeomans
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
18/12/2025
The Revd Wendy Saunders
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
17/12/2025
The Revd Peter Burren
has been appointed to a new position of Assistant Curate (NSM), the parish of St Mary’s, Diss.
is to leave their current position
Current Role: Assistant Curate (NSM), Unlimited Church, Exeter
New Role: Assistant Curate (NSM), the parish of St Mary’s, Diss.
17/12/2025
The Revd Janet May
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
17/12/2025
The Revd Canon Jutta Brueck
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
15/12/2025
The Rt Revd David Gillett
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
08/12/2025
The Revd Captain Richard Carter
has been given Permission to Officiate in the Diocese
08/12/2025
The Revd Neville Khambatta
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
08/12/2025
The Revd Elisabeth Spry
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
02/12/2025
The Revd Dr Rhona McEune
has been appointed to a new position of Assistant Curate (SSM) part-time – Upper Wensum Group and Way-Marker benefices, Burnham & Walsingham deanery.
is to leave their current position
Current Role: Assistant Curate (SSM) – Anglesey Group benefice, Diocese of Ely.
New Role: Assistant Curate (SSM) part-time – Upper Wensum Group and Way-Marker benefices, Burnham & Walsingham deanery.
25/11/2025
The Revd Canon Mair McFadyen
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
24/11/2025
The Revd Lucinda (Liz) Leaver
has been appointed to a new position of Canon Pastor, Norwich Cathedral.
is to leave their current position
Current Role: Chaplain, Stockport Grammar School, Diocese of Chester.
New Role: Canon Pastor, Norwich Cathedral.
22/11/2025
The Revd Vivian Soorat Singh
We are saddened to announce the death of The Revd Vivian Soorat Singh on 27/10/2025
20/11/2025
The Revd John Wigfield
has been appointed to a new position of Assistant Priest (NSM), Cringleford, Norwich
is to leave their current position
Current Role: Assistant Curate, Cringleford, Norwich
New Role: Assistant Priest (NSM), Cringleford, Norwich
20/11/2025
The Revd Carol Pritchard
Current Role: Priest in Charge, St Mary Magdalene, Norwich
20/11/2025
The Revd Christopher (Kit) Chalcraft
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
19/11/2025
The Revd Canon Simon Talbott
has been given Permission to Officiate in the Diocese
18/11/2025
The Revd Dr Timothy (Tim) Weatherstone
is to leave their current position on 31/03/2026
Current Role: Rector, Barnham Broom and Upper Yare benefice.
17/11/2025
The Revd Canon Antony (Tony) Snasdell
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
14/11/2025
The Revd Canon Eleanor Langan
has been given Permission to Officiate in the Diocese
12/11/2025
The Revd Joshua (Josh) Whitnall
has been appointed to a new position of Rector – Ashwicken with Leziate, Bawsey and Mintlyn, Congham, East Walton, Gayton, Gayton Thorpe, Great Massingham, Grimston, Harpley, Little Massingham and Roydon, Lynn Deanery
is to leave their current position
Current Role: Assistant Curate – Guiltcross Group benefice and East with West Harling, Bridgham with Roudham, Larling, Brettenham and Rushford benefice
New Role: Rector – Ashwicken with Leziate, Bawsey and Mintlyn, Congham, East Walton, Gayton, Gayton Thorpe, Great Massingham, Grimston, Harpley, Little Massingham and Roydon, Lynn Deanery
10/11/2025
The Revd Clive Wylie
has been appointed to a new (additional) position of Interim Priest in Charge – East with West Rudham, Helhoughton, Houghton-next-Harpley, The Raynhams, Tatterford and Tattersett (also known as ‘The Coxford Group’) and the parish of Toftrees, Burnham & Walsingham Deanery.
Current Role: Rector of The Creakes benefice.
New Role: Interim Priest in Charge – East with West Rudham, Helhoughton, Houghton-next-Harpley, The Raynhams, Tatterford and Tattersett (also known as ‘The Coxford Group’) and the parish of Toftrees, Burnham & Walsingham Deanery.
10/11/2025
The Revd Edward Gunn
has been appointed to a new position of Assistant Curate – East with West Rudham, Helhoughton, Houghton-next-Harpley, The Raynhams, Tatterford and Tattersett (also known as ‘The Coxford Group’) and the parish of Toftrees, Burnham & Walsingham Deanery
is to leave their current position
Current Role: Clergy with PTO
New Role: Assistant Curate – East with West Rudham, Helhoughton, Houghton-next-Harpley, The Raynhams, Tatterford and Tattersett (also known as ‘The Coxford Group’) and the parish of Toftrees, Burnham & Walsingham Deanery
06/11/2025
The Revd Francis (Frank) Clarke
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
06/11/2025
The Revd Canon John Carr
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
06/11/2025
The Revd Steven Wood
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
06/11/2025
The Revd Canon Paul Thompson
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
06/11/2025
The Revd David Warner
has been appointed to a new (additional) position of Rural Dean – St Benet at Waxham & Tunstead
Current Role: Vicar, North Walsham, Edingthorpe, Worstead & Westwick (benefice)
New Role: Rural Dean – St Benet at Waxham & Tunstead
03/11/2025
The Revd Elizabeth Burren
has been appointed to a new position of Team Rector, Diss Team Ministry (Rector-designate of St Mary’s, Diss)
is to resign
Current Role: Assistant Curate, Teign Valley and Haldon Hill Mission Community in the Diocese of Exeter
New Role: Team Rector, Diss Team Ministry (Rector-designate of St Mary’s, Diss)
03/11/2025
The Revd Doreen Fotherby
has been given Permission to Officiate in the Diocese
30/10/2025
The Ven Jennifer (Jenny) Rowley
has been appointed to a new position of Chaplain,The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House, Lynn Deanery.
is to leave their current position
Current Role: Retired Clergy with PTO
New Role: Chaplain,The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House, Lynn Deanery.
29/10/2025
The Revd Sandra Ellison
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
29/10/2025
The Revd Ruth Adamson
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
24/10/2025
The Revd Canon Damon Rogers
has been appointed to a new position of Rector, Hethersett benefice
is to leave their current position
Current Role: Vicar, Lowestoft St Andrew benefice
New Role: Rector, Hethersett benefice
23/10/2025
The Revd Edward Land
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
21/10/2025
The Revd Lynn Fry
has been appointed to a new position of Associate Priest (SSM) in the East Harling benefice. Lynn will continue to be a Spiritual Director.
is to leave their current position
Current Role: Clergy with PTO and Spiritual Director
New Role: Associate Priest (SSM) in the East Harling benefice. Lynn will continue to be a Spiritual Director.
20/10/2025
The Revd Canon Margaret (Maggie) Guite
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
17/10/2025
The Revd Jennifer (Jenny) Lodge
has been given Permission to Officiate in the Diocese
has retired
Current Role: Assistant Curate, Trunch Group
15/10/2025
The Revd Christopher MARTIN Upton
We are saddened to announce the death of The Revd Christopher MARTIN Upton on 02/09/2025
13/10/2025
The Revd Andrew Jones
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
13/10/2025
The Revd Canon Susanna Gunner
has been appointed to a new position of House for Duty Associate Priest of the Hempnall and Brooke benefices. Susanna will remain Chaplain to the King and Honorary Canon.
Current Role: Public Preacher, Chaplain to the King and Honorary Canon
New Role: House for Duty Associate Priest of the Hempnall and Brooke benefices. Susanna will remain Chaplain to the King and Honorary Canon.
09/10/2025
The Revd Gillian (Gill) Wells
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
09/10/2025
The Revd Susan (Joy) Fernando
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
07/10/2025
The Revd Ian Fifield
has been appointed to a new (additional) position of Bishop’s Advisor for Self-Supporting Ministry
Current Role: Vicar, Thorpe End (benefice)
New Role: Bishop’s Advisor for Self-Supporting Ministry
06/10/2025
The Revd Canon Carole Selby
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
03/10/2025
The Revd Robin Keenan Brookes
We are saddened to announce the death of The Revd Robin Keenan Brookes on 27/08/2025
02/10/2025
Claire Gilbert
has been appointed to a new position of Lay Canon of Norwich Cathedral (correction to original announcement)
New Role: Lay Canon of Norwich Cathedral (correction to original announcement)
02/10/2025
The Revd Martin Greenland
has been appointed to a new (additional) position of Honorary Canon of Norwich Cathedral
Current Role: Rector, Acle and Bure to Yare (benefice) and Rural Dean of Blofield deanery
New Role: Honorary Canon of Norwich Cathedral
02/10/2025
The Revd Richard Lamey
has been appointed to a new (additional) position of Honorary Canon of Norwich Cathedral
Current Role: Director of Mission and Ministry
New Role: Honorary Canon of Norwich Cathedral
30/09/2025
The Revd Canon Ronald (Ron) Tuck
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
29/09/2025
The Revd Naomi Tuma
has been appointed to a new position of Rector of the Great and Little Plumstead, Rackheath with Salhouse and Witton benefice (also known as the Bittern benefice).
is to resign
Current Role: Assistant Curate, St Peter Mancroft (Norwich)
New Role: Rector of the Great and Little Plumstead, Rackheath with Salhouse and Witton benefice (also known as the Bittern benefice).
23/09/2025
The Revd Canon Richard Hanmer
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
22/09/2025
The Revd Ian Johnson
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
18/09/2025
The Revd Lyn Marsh
will be given Permission to Officiate in the Diocese of Lyn’s PTO is effective from 1st November 2025.
is to resign on 31/10/2025
Current Role: Assistant Curate, Venta Group
New Role: Lyn’s PTO is effective from 1st November 2025.
17/09/2025
The Revd Dr Timothy Fawcett
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
17/09/2025
The Revd Henry (Alistair) Monkhouse
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
17/09/2025
The Revd Canon Malcolm France
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
16/09/2025
The Revd Sally Thurgill
has retired on 28/08/2025
Current Role: Assistant Priest, Mattishall & Tudd Valley benefice.
12/09/2025
Lynda Swain
will be Admitted and Licensed as a Licensed Lay Minister
New Role: Licensed Lay Minister in the Heacham Benefice
12/09/2025
Rosalind Bingham
will be Admitted and Licensed as a Licensed Lay Minister
Current Role: Licensed Lay Minister in Training, Catfield (Parish)
New Role: Licensed Lay Minister, Waterside Group
12/09/2025
Loretta Freeman
will be Admitted and Licensed as a Licensed Lay Minister
New Role: Licensed Lay Minister, Pakefield benefice
12/09/2025
Mrs Liam Pilgrim
will be Admitted and Licensed as a Licensed Lay Minister
New Role: Licensed Lay Minister in the Hempnall Team Ministry and Brooke benefice
12/09/2025
Roxanne Rouse
will be Admitted and Licensed as a Licensed Lay Minister
New Role: Licensed Lay Minister, Mitre Benefice
12/09/2025
Miss Penelope (Frances) Sanderson-Bates
will be Admitted and Licensed as a Licensed Lay Minister
New Role: Licensed Lay Minister, Taverham with Ringland benefice
12/09/2025
Mr James Watts
will be Admitted and Licensed as a Licensed Lay Minister
New Role: Licensed Lay Minister, Gt and Little Plumstead, Rackheath with Salhouse and Witton Benefice
12/09/2025
Mrs Helen Grogutt
New Role: Bishop’s Adviser for Licensed Lay Ministers
11/09/2025
The Revd Michael Sparrow
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
08/09/2025
Mr Thomas Harrison
has been appointed to a new position of Bishop’s Adviser for Disability
New Role: Bishop’s Adviser for Disability
03/09/2025
The Revd Julia Chamberlin
New Role: Vicar of St Helen, Norwich and Chaplain to the Great Hospital
20/08/2025
The Revd Heather Cracknell
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
12/08/2025
The Revd Ruth Lambert
continues to have PTO in the Diocese
12/08/2025
The Revd Susannah Ellis
continues to have PTO in the Diocese