We welcome people to new roles in the Diocese
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The Revd Tim Smith, Associate Vicar of St Barnabas Cambridge, has been appointed Vicar of Whitefriars Rushden. He will be instituted by Bishop Debbie on 19 January 2026. |
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The Revd Yvonne Desroches, has been appointed Assistant Priest of Finedon. She will be licensed by Archdeacon Alison on 22 January 2026. Her contact details from this date are: 11b Union Street, Finedon, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN9 5EX, 07989023206, ydesroches050709@outlook.com |
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The Revd Anna Walker Director of Whalley Abbey in the Diocese of Blackburn, has been appointed Deputy Warden of Launde Abbey. Bishop Martyn and Bishop Debbie will license her to this role on 3 February 2026 Anna’s contact details are Launde Abbey, Launde Road, Launde, LE7 9XB, anna.walker@launde.org.uk, 01572 717254, 07484 118564 |
We wish farewell to those leaving for pastures new
| The Revd Don McGarrigle, is to retire as Priest in Charge of Great Casterton and Little Casterton with Pickworth and Tickencote on 7 February 2026. |
| The Revd Dave Battison, Incumbent of Staverton, Hellidon & Catesby is to retire on 26 April 2026. Dave will continue in his role as Parish Growth Office for the Diocese of Peterborough following his retirement from parish ministry. His email will remain as dave.battison@peterborough-diocese.org.uk. |
In memory
| It is with sadness we announce the death of Robin Baker on 29 December 2025. Robin served as a member of the Diocesan Board of Finance. Funeral details will be announced locally. |
| It is with sadness we announce the death of the Revd Canon Peter Garlick, who died on 11 January 2026. Prior to his retirement, Peter was Rector of Duston, Rural Dean of Wootton and a Canon of Peterborough Cathedral. Following his retirement he held PTO in the Diocese and retained the title of Canon Emeritus of Peterborough Cathedral. Funeral details will be announced locally. |