The Revd Matthew Green
Confirmation that The Revd Matthew Green will be licensed as Rector in the Trent and Derwent Benefice in the Diocese of Derby on Saturday 24 January at 3pm at All Saints Parish church, Aston on Trent.
Announcements
The Rt Revd Luke Irvine-Capel
Appointment of The Rt Revd Luke Irvine-Capel, currently the Bishop of Richborough, now also as Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Leicester.
The Revd Leonard Dutton
We are sorry to announce the death of The Revd Leonard Dutton, aged 90, on 8 November 2025.
Relinquished Permission to Officiate
Clergy members The Revd Eric Rew and The Revd Michael Wilson to relinquish their Permission to Officiate.
The Revd Anna Walker
We are pleased to share details of The Revd Anna Walker licensing by the Bishop of Leicester, The Rt Revd Martyn Snow, on Tuesday 3 February 2026 at 7.15pm at Launde Abbey.
The Revd Crystal McAllister
Crystal to be legally licensed in Parish and commissioned as Oversight Minister of the Launde Minster community.
The Revd Clive Watts
Appointment of The Revd Clive Watts, currently Rector in The Benefice of Barrow-upon-Soar with Walton le Wolds, Wymeswold and Prestwold with Hoton also as Interim Oversight Minister of the Soar Valley Minster Community.
The Revd Liz Wilson
We are pleased to announce that The Revd Liz Wilson has been reappointed as Area Dean for the City of Leicester Deanery for a further three years, until 19 December 2028.
Mr Michael Chamberlain OBE
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Mr Michael Chamberlain OBE, aged 86, on Monday 27th October 2025 after a short illness.
The Revd Matthew Green
The Revd Matt Green, Curate in this Diocese, has been appointed as Rector in the Trent and Derwent Benefice in the Diocese of Derby.