The Revd Fr Tony Davies will retire as Incumbent (STI) of Tonge Moor, St Augustine benefice and Curate of Little Lever, St Matthew benefice. His last day in office will be 6th April 2026.

The Revd Adam Whittle has resigned as Team Rector and Incumbent of the benefice of Worsley and the benefice of Holy Rood, Swinton (held in plurality). His last day in office will be 31st March 2026.

The Revd Canon Patrick Davies will retire as Incumbent (STI) of Withington, St Crispin, and Curate at Moss Side, Christ Church. His last day in office will be 28th February 2026.

We have received the sad news that Bishop Henry (Harry) Moore died on Tuesday, 16th December 2025, aged 102.

The Revd Helen Scanlan, currently Area Dean of Manchester North and East, has been appointed as Incumbent of St Lawrence, Denton and Christ Church, Denton, with St George, Dane Bank (to be held in plurality). A date for her licensing is still to be confirmed.

Carrie Marlow has been appointed as Pastoral Care Minister, licensed lay post at Holy Trinity Platt. A date for her licensing is still to be confirmed.

The Revd Elizabeth Roney, currently Curate (SSM) at St James with St Clement, Moss Side, and St Edmund, Whalley Range (benefice), will become Curate (stipendiary) from 1st February 2026. She will remain at St James with St Clement, Moss Side, and St Edmund, Whalley Range. Her licensing date is still to be arranged.

The Revd Ayoka Olabisi, currently Curate (SSM) at Christ Church, Pennington, will become Curate (stipendiary) from 1st February 2026. She will remain at Christ Church. A licence date is still to be arranged.

The Revd Gareth Thomas, currently Incumbent at St James, Hope, and St John, Pendlebury (benefice) has been appointed as Clergy Reader Chaplain for Salford Archdeaconry. This is in addition to his current role.

We are deeply saddened to share the news that the Rt Revd John Gaisford SSC passed away peacefully on Sunday, 4th January 2026.

The Revd Paul Monk, currently Incumbent of Ashton-under-Lyne, The Good Shepherd, has been appointed, in addition to his current role, as Incumbent of Ashton-under-Lyne, Christ Church (benefice). A date for his licensing is still to be agreed.

The Revd Duke O’Baka-Torto, currently Curate (STIP) in Hamer and Healey (benefice), Belfield, St Ann (benefice) and Kirkholt, St Thomas (benefice), has been appointed as Assistant Curate (STIP) for a term of six months to Rochdale, St Chad, St Mary and St Edmund (benefice), and Deeplish, St Luke, with Newbold, St Peter (benefice). His licence date will be 28th December 2025.

The Revd André Adefope’s fixed-term appointment as Curate (STIP) in the benefice of Deane will end on 31st December 2025.

The Revd Gilbert David, currently serving in the parishes of All Saints, Darlaston, and All Saints, Moxley, in the Diocese of Lichfield, has been appointed as Incumbent in the benefice of St Mary, Haughton Green (0.5 post). A date for his licensing is still to be agreed.

The Revd Peter Matthews, currently Incumbent of Old Trafford, St John the Evangelist (benefice) and Old Trafford, St Bride (benefice), has been appointed as Area Dean of Manchester South and Stretford. He will be licensed on 22nd March 2026.

The Revd Josh Openshaw, currently Curate (STIP) in the benefice of Davyhulme, Christ Church, and Urmston, St Clement, has been appointed as Assistant Curate (STIP) to be known as Interim Minister in the benefice of Halliwell, St Peter. His licensing date will be Monday 26th January 2026.

The Revd Leila Nikroo, currently Curate (STIP) at Hope, St James and Pendlebury, St John (Benefice), has been appointed as Stipendiary Assistant Curate of Hope, St James and Pendlebury, St John Benefice, to be known as Missioner to the Farsi Speaking Community. Her licence date will be 21st December 2025.

The Revd Augustine Tanner-Ihm’s fixed-term appointments as Curate (STIP) at Didsbury, St James and Emmanuel (Benefice) will automatically terminate with effect from 1 January 2026.

The Revd Daniel Langdon Griffiths has been appointed as Healthcare Chaplain at Bolton Royal Hospital. He will be licensed on 11th December 2025.

The Revd Nakita Ainsworth, currently Assistant Curate (STIP) at Manchester City Centre Resource Church (Fabric Church), has been appointed as Assistant Curate at Holy Trinity, Brompton.

The Revd Bob May, currently Curate (SSM) in the benefice of St Andrew, Radcliffe, has been appointed as Assistant Curate, to be known as Associate Priest, in the benefice of Christ Church, Ainsworth. He will be licensed on 1st December 2025.

The Revd Kirsty Screeton has been appointed as Diocesan Ecumenical Officer. This is in addition to her role as incumbent of St John and St Luke, Heywood.

The Revd John Evans, currently curate (SSM) in the benefice of Clifton, will be transferring his curacy to the benefice of Worsley. His will be licensed on Sunday, 7th December 2025.

The Revd James Greenfield, currently Curate (STIP) in St Mary, Balderstone, and Christ Church, Chadderton, has been appointed as Assistant Minister in Christ Church in the Diocese of Blackburn. His licence date has been arranged for 7th December 2025.

The Revd Kauser George, currently Curate (SSM), has been appointed as Assistant Curate to be known as Associate Priest in the benefice of St James with St Clement, Moss Side, and St Edmund, Whalley Range. The date of her licensing will be 28th October.

The Revd Alex Peach, currently Priest-in-Charge of Christ Church, Bootle, and Area Dean of South Sefton, Liverpool Diocese, has been appointed as Incumbent of the Benefice of Atherton and Hindsford with Howe Bridge. She will be licensed on 9th February 2026.

The Revd Adam Robertson has been appointed as Associate Diocesan Director of Ordinands (ADDO). This is in addition to his role as Incumbent of the benefice of St Ann, Manchester.

The Revd Maryam Razavi, currently Curate (STIP) in the benefices of St Chad, St Mary, and St Edmund, Rochdale, and St Luke, Deeplish, with St Peter, Newbold, will be transferring her curacy to the benefice of St John and St Luke, Heywood Her licence date is 26th November 2025.

The Revd Lee Orsini’s fixed-term appointments as curate in the benefices of St Agnes Birch in Rusholme with St John and St Cyprian, Longsight, and St Chrysostom, Victoria Park, will automatically terminate with effect from 1 October 2025.

The Revd Gareth Beresford-Jones retired on 1st September as Chaplain at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

The Revd Lee Higson’s fixed term appointment as Curate (STIP) in the Antioch Network, Manchester will end on 1st October 2025.

The Revd Jason Lawton, currently Curate of the Benefice of Roch Valley, has been appointed Incumbent of the Benefice of Hillock and Unsworth. His licensing will take place on 30th September 2025.

Lucie Reilly, Reader in Clarksfield and Waterhead Benefice, has been appointed as Lay Reader Chaplain for Rochdale Archdeaconry.

The Revd Simon Watkinson, currently Curate (STIP) in the benefice of Bury, Roch Valley, has been appointed Associate Vicar of St Michael’s, Chester Square in the Diocese of London. His last day in office will be Saturday 6th December.

The Revd Richard Sherratt, currently Incumbent (STIP) in the benefice of Baguley, St John (Brooklands), has been appointed as Operations Manager of Christ our Hope, Liverpool, in the Diocese of Liverpool. His last day in office will be Sunday, 12th October.

The Revd Kirsten Stott, currently Curate (STIP) in the benefice of Heywood, St John and St Luke, will be transferring her Curacy to the benefices of Hey, St John the Baptist and Leesfield, St Thomas. A date for her licensing is to be agreed.

The Revd Libby Greenhalgh, currently Curate (STIP) in the benefice of Horwich and Rivington, will be transferring her Curacy to the benefice of Christ Church, Davyhulme. She will be licensed on 4th November 2025.

The Revd Dr Daniel Mullaney, currently Curate (STIP) in the benefice of Kersal Moor, St Paul, has been appointed as Head of Clergy Development for the Diocese of Manchester. His last day in office will be 30th September 2025. He will be licensed as a General Preacher on 24th October 2025.

The Revd Andrew Bradley has been appointed Bishop’s Adviser for Healthcare. This is in addition to his current role as Incumbent (STI) of the benefice of Northenden.

The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Revd Dr David Walker, in consultation with the Dean, has appointed: The Revd Canon Marcia Wall to be an Honorary Canon of Manchester Cathedral. She will be installed during Evensong at the Cathedral on 5th October 2025. It is the custom for the title of Canon to be used from the moment of appointment.

The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Revd Dr David Walker, in consultation with the Dean, has appointed: The Revd Dr Christian Selvaratnam to be an Honorary Canon of Manchester Cathedral. He will be installed during Evensong at the Cathedral on 5th October 2025. It is the custom for the title of Canon to be used from the moment of appointment.

The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Revd Dr David Walker, in consultation with the Dean, has appointed: The Revd Ian Rutherford to be an Honorary Canon of Manchester Cathedral. He will be installed during Evensong at the Cathedral on 5th October 2025. It is the custom for the title of Canon to be used from the moment of appointment.

The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Revd Dr David Walker, in consultation with the Dean, has appointed: The Revd Guy Hewitt to be an Honorary Canon of Manchester Cathedral. He will be installed during Evensong at the Cathedral on 5th October 2025. It is the custom for the title of Canon to be used from the moment of appointment.

The Revd Dr Lee Longden, Incumbent in the benefice of St Paul, Kersal Moor, has been appointed as Bishop’s Disability Adviser and Assistant Curate, to be known as Associate Priest, of the Benefice of St Margaret, Heywood and St George, Heap Bridge. His licensing will take place on Wednesday 6th August.

The Reverend Lewis Oliver-Hemmings-Faye has been appointed as Incumbent of St Paul’s, Royton, and St James with St Ambrose, Oldham, to be held in plurality. His licensing date has been set for 12th September 2025.

The Revd Jenny Lewis, currently Curate (OLM) in the benefice of Eccles, will retire on 8th September 2025, and has applied for PTO effective from 9th September 2025.

The Revd David Cooper, currently Team Rector in the Benefice of Walkden and Little Hulton, has been appointed as Incumbent in the Benefice of St Mary, Prestwich, and Mission Community Leader for Prestwich and Kersal Mission Community. He will be licensed on 21st October 2025.

The Revd Marie Pattison, currently Curate (STI) in the Benefice of Walkden and Little Hulton, has been appointed as Incumbent in the Benefice of Radcliffe. Her licence date will be 1st December 2025.

The Revd Andrew Bennison will resign as Chaplain at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust on 1st September 2025.

The Revd Ben Woodfield, Missioner for the Antioch Network in the Diocese of Manchester, will resign on Sunday 31st August 2025. He will be applying to Permission to Officiate in the Diocese.

The Revd Matthew Brinicombe, Curate (STI) in the benefice of Holcombe and Hawkshaw, will resign on 30th June 2025. He will be applying to Permission to Officiate in the Diocese.

The Revd Hannah Rudd, currently Curate (STI) in the benefice of Atherton and Hindsford with Howe Bridge, has been appointed as Incumbent of St Matthew and St Mary, Crumpsall and St John, Moston. Her licence date has been set for Friday, 12th September at 6pm.

The Revd Darren Quinlan, currently Curate (STI) in the benefices of St Chad, St Mary and St Edmund, Rochdale, and Deeplish and Newbold, has been appointed as Priest in Charge in the Deeside Mission Area, with pastoral responsibility for Connah’s Quay. His last day in office will be 28th June 2025.

The Revd Lydia Taylor has resigned as Curate (STI) in the benefice of St Martin’s, Heaton Norris. Her last day in office will be 30th August 2025.

The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Revd Dr David Walker, in consultation with the Dean, has appointed: Abby Ogier to be a Lay Canon of Manchester Cathedral. She will be installed during Evensong at the Cathedral on 5th October 2025. It is the custom for the title of Canon to be used from the moment of appointment.

The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Revd Dr David Walker, in consultation with the Dean, has appointed: The Revd Vincent Whitworth to be an Honorary Canon of Manchester Cathedral. He will be installed during Evensong at the Cathedral on 5th October 2025. It is the custom for the title of Canon to be used from the moment of appointment.

The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Revd Dr David Walker, in consultation with the Dean, has appointed: The Revd Dr Kim Wasey to be an Honorary Canon of Manchester Cathedral. She will be installed during Evensong at the Cathedral on 5th October 2025. It is the custom for the title of Canon to be used from the moment of appointment.

The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Revd Dr David Walker, in consultation with the Dean, has appointed: The Revd Simon Cook to be an Honorary Canon of Manchester Cathedral. He will be installed during Evensong at the Cathedral on 5th October 2025. It is the custom for the title of Canon to be used from the moment of appointment.

The Revd Anne Gilbert, currently Incumbent of Deeplish and Newbold (Benefice) and St Chad, St Mary and St Edmund (Benefice), Rochdale, has been appointed Area Dean of Rochdale. Her licensing will take place on 31st August 2025 at St Aidan’s, Rochdale.

The Venerable Richard Worsfold, currently Archdeacon of Leicester in the Diocese of Leicester, has been appointed Area Dean of Salford and Leigh. He will also be Assistant Curate in St Mary the Virgin, Leigh. He will be licenced at Bishopscourt Chapel on 23rd September 2025.

The Revd Jules Mambu, Priest-in-Charge in the benefice of St Lawrence, Denton, and Curate in the benefice of St Anne, Haughton, has been appointed as Vicar of St Cuthbert’s, Castle Vale and St George’s, Minworth in the Diocese of Birmingham. His last day in office was 7th May 2025. A date for his licensing is to be confirmed.

The Revd Chris Jamieson, currently Curate (OLM) in the benefice of Turton Moorland Ministry, will retire on 28th May 2025. He has been granted PTO, effective from 29th May 2025.

The Revd Cait Walker, currently Healthcare Chaplain, has been appointed Incumbent of the benefice of St Thomas, Moorside, and Assistant Curate of the benefice of St Mark, Heyside and St Anne, Royton (with special responsibility for St Mark, Heyside). The date for her licensing will be 1st September 2025 at St Thomas, Moorside.

The Revd Canon Daniel Burton has been appointed as Incumbent of St Stephen and All Martyrs, Oldham, and Holy Trinity, Coldhurst. This is in addition to his current role. He will be licensed on 16th July 2025.

The Revd Sophia Makasare, currently Presbyter-in-Charge of St Mary’s Church in the Diocese of Pune, has been appointed Incumbent of the benefices of St Mary, Moston and St Chad, New Moston. Her licence date has been changed to 17th September 2025.

The Revd Julian Hartley, currently Incumbent in the benefice of St Paul, Astley Bridge, will retire on 16th June 2025.

The Revd Canon Rod Bevan, currently Team Rector of the benefice of Rossendale, will retire on 30th September 2025.

The Revd Amy Cornell, currently Rector of St David’s Church, Cranbury, in the Diocese of New Jersey, has been appointed Rector of the benefices of St Agnes, North Reddish; St Mary, Reddish; and St Elisabeth, Reddish, to be held in plurality. Her licensing has been arranged for 10th June 2025.

Mrs Debbie Jones has resigned as Licensed Lay Worker of the benefice of Rusholme, Holy Trinity. Her last day in post will be Sunday, 22nd June 2025.

The Revd Andrew Bird, currently Curate of the Benefice of Chorlton-cum-Hardy, St Werburgh, has been appointed Assistant Curate of the Benefice of Wythenshawe. His licensing will take place on 17th June 2025.

The Revd Alexa Russell, currently Curate (STI) in the Benefice of Wythenshawe, has been appointed Rector of Badshot Lea and Hale in the Diocese of Guildford. Her licensing will take place on Monday 2nd June 2025.

The Revd Caroline Bailey, currently Curate (SSM) in the Benefice of St Michael, Flixton, has been appointed Vicar of All Saints, West Dulwich in the Diocese of Southwark. Her license date is still to be confirmed.

The Rt Revd Jonathan Ruhumuliza, currently Team Vicar of the benefice of Astley, Tyldesley and Mosley Common, has been appointed Incumbent of the benefices of St Mary the Virgin, Leigh, and St Peter and St Paul, Westleigh, held in plurality. His licensing will take place on 27th September 2025 at St Mary the Virgin, Leigh.

The Reverend Lewis Oliver-Hemmings-Faye has been appointed as Incumbent of St Paul’s, Royton and St James with St Ambrose, Oldham, to be held in plurality. His licensing date has been set for 12th September 2025.

The Revd Michael Read, currently Team Rector in the Heatons Benefice has been appointed Vicar of Briercliffe and Worsthorne in the Diocese of Blackburn. His last day will be 23rd July 2025.

The Revd Paul Sumsion, currently Incumbent of Holcombe and Hawkshaw Benefice, has been appointed Chaplain at the Lee Abbey Christian Community. His last day in office will be 20th August 2025.

The Revd Hannah Currin has been appointed as Assistant Curate in the benefice of St Stephen’s and All Martyrs, Oldham, and Holy Trinity, Coldhurst. This is in addition to her current role as Curate (STI) St Mary with St Peter, Oldham. Her licensing will take place on 16th July 2025.

The Revd Rob Jackson has been appointed as Acting Area Dean of Salford and Leigh, this is in addition to his current role of Incumbent of St John the Baptist, Irlam and St Mary the Virgin, Cadishead.

The Revd Leila Allen has been appointed as Assistant Curate to be known as Associate Priest in the Rossendale Benefice. Her licensing will take place at 3pm on Sunday 13th July.

The Revd Chris Jamieson, currently Curate (OLM) in the benefice of Turton Moorland Ministry, will retire on 28th May 2025. He has been granted PTO, effective from 29th May 2025.

The Revd Cait Walker, currently Healthcare Chaplain, has been appointed Incumbent of the benefice of St Thomas, Moorside, and Assistant Curate of the benefice of St Mark, Heyside and St Anne, Royton (with special responsibility for St Mark, Heyside). The date for her licensing will be 1st September 2025 at St Thomas, Moorside.

The Revd Canon Daniel Burton has been appointed as Incumbent of St Stephen and All Martyrs, Oldham, and Holy Trinity, Coldhurst. This is in addition to his current role. A date for his licensing is to be arranged.

The Revd Sophia Makasare, currently Presbyter-in-Charge of St Mary’s Church in the Diocese of Pune, has been appointed Incumbent of the benefices of St Mary, Moston and St Chad, New Moston. Her licensing is due to take place on Tuesday, 29th July.

The Revd Julian Hartley, currently Incumbent in the benefice of St Paul, Astley Bridge, will retire on 16th June 2025.

The Revd Canon Rod Bevan, currently Team Rector of the benefice of Rossendale, will retire on 30th September 2025.

The Revd Jason Lawton, currently Curate of the Benefice of Roch Valley, has been appointed Incumbent of the Benefice of Hillock and Unsworth. His licensing will take place on 30th September 2025.

The Revd Ben Woodfield, Missioner for the Antioch Network in the Diocese of Manchester, will resign on Sunday 31st August 2025. He will be applying to Permission to Officiate in the Diocese.

The Revd Matthew Brinicombe, Curate (STI) in the benefice of Holcombe and Hawkshaw, will resign on 30th June 2025. He will be applying to Permission to Officiate in the Diocese.

The Revd Hannah Rudd, currently Curate (STI) in the benefice of Atherton and Hindsford with Howe Bridge, has been appointed as Incumbent of St Matthew and St Mary, Crumpsall and St John, Moston. Her licensing is yet to be arranged.

The Revd Shirley Harrison, who currently holds PTO in the Diocese of Manchester, has been appointed Incumbent of the parish of St Anne, Tottington. Her licensing has been arranged for 5th August 2025.

The Ven David Sharples has been appointed Bishop’s Advisor on Spirituality.

The Revd Simon Cook has been appointed as Acting Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton. This is in addition to his current role of Area Dean of Bolton.

The Revd Peter Matthews has been appointed as Acting Area Dean of Manchester South and Stretford, this is in addition to his current role of Incumbent of St John the Evangelist, Old Trafford and St Bride, Old Trafford.

The Revd Nicholas Birnie-Campbell, currently Curate of Wythenshawe, will be transferring his curacy to the benefice of Flixton, St Michael. He will be licensed on 11th June 2025.

The Revd Canon Márcia Wall has been appointed Cathedral Chaplain at Manchester Cathedral. Her licence date will be 10th June 2025 at Manchester Cathedral.

The Revd Rebecca Mathew has been appointed Assistant Chaplain at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. She will continue in her current role as the Vicar of St Paul, Sale in the Diocese of Chester. A date for her licensing is to be arranged.

The Revd Canon Katy Cunliffe, currently Incumbent of High Crompton and Thornham Benefice, has been appointed Residential Canon Precentor at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Revd Katy has accepted Bishop David’s invitation to become Canon Emeritus. She will be installed at St Edmudsbury on Sunday 1st June 2025.

The Revd Dr Gill Smart, currently Curate (OLM) in the benefice of Horwich and Rivington, will retire on 26th May 2025. She has applied for PTO with effect from 31st May 2025.

The Revd Michaila Roberts, currently Curate in the benefice of Atherton and Hindsford with Howe Bridge, has been appointed to the post of Hulme Lecturer and Assistant Curate, to be known as Associate Vicar, in the benefice of St Peter with St Philip, Bolton-le-Moors. Her licensing will take place at 7:30pm on Wednesday 28th May at Bolton Parish Church.

In addition to his current role as Incumbent of the benefice of St Crispin, Withington, the Revd Canon Patrick Davies is to be licensed as Assistant Curate of the benefice of Christ Church, Moss Side. His licensing will take place on Monday, 12th May 2025.