Comings and goings

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 Elisabeth Spry
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

08/12/2025
The Revd Neville Khambatta
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 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

 

06/11/2025
The Revd Canon Paul Thompson
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 John Carr
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

06/11/2025
The Revd Francis (Frank) Clarke
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

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 Ruth Adamson
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

29/10/2025
The Revd Sandra Ellison
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
Loretta Freeman
will be Admitted and Licensed as a Licensed Lay Minister
New Role: Licensed Lay Minister, Pakefield 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
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
Lynda Swain
will be Admitted and Licensed as a Licensed Lay Minister
New Role: Licensed Lay Minister in the Heacham 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
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
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 Susannah Ellis
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

12/08/2025
The Revd Ruth Lambert
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

08/08/2025
The Revd Canon Philip Moon
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

06/08/2025
The Revd Nigel Ransom
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

04/08/2025
The Revd Paul Gismondi
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

04/08/2025
The Revd Dr Trevor Jones
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

04/08/2025
The Revd Canon Ivan Bailey
We are saddened to announce the death of The Revd Canon Ivan Bailey on 11/07/2025

 

01/08/2025
The Revd Daniel Sandham
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

31/07/2025
The Revd Madeleine (Mandy) Ansell
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

31/07/2025
The Revd Deiniol Morgan
has been given Permission to Officiate in the Diocese

 

28/07/2025
The Revd Margaret (Maggie) Diffey
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

28/07/2025
The Revd Geoffrey (Geoff) Wilson
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

28/07/2025
The Revd Barry Cramp
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

28/07/2025
The Revd Diana (Di) Rowlandson
has been given Permission to Officiate in the Diocese

 

28/07/2025
The Revd Barry Furness
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

28/07/2025
The Revd Robert (Bob) Nichols
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

28/07/2025
The Revd Alison Ball
has resigned on 23/07/2025
Current Role: Assistant Priest (NSM), Chet Valley (Benefice)

 

10/07/2025
The Revd Caryll Brown
continues to have PTO in the Diocese

 

09/07/2025
The Revd Robert (Bob) Easeman
We are saddened to announce the death of The Revd Robert (Bob) Easeman on 30/06/2025

 

08/07/2025
The Revd Dr Harri Williams
is to resign on 07/09/2025
Current Role: Vicar of the Walsingham benefice and Priest in Charge of Hempton benefice.