New Archdeacon of Bolton announced

David Bailey, new Archdeacon of Bolton


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27 July 2008

Following interview by panel, The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Revd Nigel McCulloch, has appointed the Revd Canon David Bailey to be the next Archdeacon of Bolton. Canon Bailey is currently the Vicar of Beverley Minster. David is married to Kathryn, an occupational therapist, and has three children; Andrew (26), Tim (24) and Jessica (19).

Bishop Nigel said, “I am delighted about this appointment. David Bailey will bring to the diocese further gifts in mission and enhance our ability in connecting the church with the needs of the 21 century. He has a high reputation and I look forward enormously to his joining us in Manchester Diocese.”

Canon Bailey said, “I am thrilled to have been invited by Bishop Nigel to be part of his team and look forward to crossing the Pennines to help implement vision and strategy in the Diocese of Manchester. After 28 years of ministry in a wide variety of parishes I will be eager to get to know the clergy and people of Bolton Archdeaconry and help them fulfil the mission to which God has called them. I know that I shall enjoy all the good things Lancashire has to offer, even though I will still be supporting Yorkshire in Roses matches!”

Beverley Minster is one of the largest churches in the Diocese of York with a cathedral-scale building and a wide variety of worship and activities.The parish also includes three daughter churches and a Fresh Expression, ‘Minster Way Network’. Canon Bailey added, "I see mission as the Church’s first priority and have a particular interest in global mission partnership, having led groups from Beverley to South India and Uganda."

The Archdeacon designate will take up his duties in November. The date of his installation will be announced shortly.

Some biographical notes

- Grew up in Bingley, West Yorkshire

- Studied Chemistry at Oxford University before training for ministry at St John’s College, Nottingham

- Served curacies in Worksop (Diocese of Southwell)(1980-1983) and Edgware (Diocese of London)(1983-1987)

- Vicar of South Cave and Ellerker with Broomfleet (East Yorkshire – Diocese of York)(1987-1997)

- Rural Dean of Howden (1991-1997)

- Vicar of Beverley Minster (East Yorkshire – Diocese of York) (1997-present)

- Canon of York Minster (1998-present)
- Member of York Diocesan Archbishop’s Council
- Member General Synod (2000-present)
- Simeon’s Trustee

- Interests: Cricket (lifelong member of Yorkshire!!), football, photography, jazz.


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