Canon Pastor (Residentiary Canon), Norwich Cathedral

Posted on: Friday 6 June 2025

The Bishop of Norwich, in consultation with the Dean and Chapter of Norwich Cathedral, seeks to appoint a Canon Pastor.

We seek an experienced and inspirational priest, who will:

  • take the lead in the pastoral care of the Cathedral congregation and community
  • lead and enable the Cathedral congregation to grow in faith, living out their shared vocation to be a people transformed by Christ – prayerful, pastoral and prophetic
  • creatively resource the Cathedral’s hospitality and welcome to its many pilgrims and visitors

In return, the Cathedral offers a creative and supportive context for ministry. The Canon Pastor will be working collaboratively with congregations, staff and volunteers, ministering within a clergy team that includes the Dean, Canon Precentor and Canon Librarian.

As a member of the Cathedral Foundation, they will share fully in the duties of being a residentiary canon and be a member (trustee) of the Cathedral’s governing body, the Chapter.

A house is provided in the Cathedral Close from which the Canon Pastor will provide ministry and hospitality. This is a full-time appointment.

The Cathedral is committed to nurturing a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from a diverse range of people.

If you would value an informal conversation with the Dean ahead of applying, please do make contact by emailing dean@cathedral.org.uk

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 25 June

Shortlisting: 30 June

Interviews in Norwich: 29-30 July

For more information and to complete an application, click here.

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