Bishops Justin and Anashuya ask us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Reverend Keir Howard, who passed away on 8 August.

The Bishops have accepted the resignation of Cath Growcott as Priest in Charge of the Parish of Roseneath.

Bishops Justin and Anashuya announce that John Catmur is taking up the role of Lay Associate Minister at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul with effect from 24 July 2026. 

Rev Henry Resink is appointed Interim Priest in Charge of the Parish of Waikanae.  The start date is 21 June 2026

Rev Miriam Freeman-Plume is appointed to the role of Assistant Priest at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul starting on 16 August 2026. 

Bishops Justin and Anashuya ask us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Reverend Bill Anderson, who passed away this week.

May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Rev Jonathan Macfarlane has accepted an offer to become Priest in Charge of the Parish of Pohangina.

The Bishops have accepted the resignation of Alison Stewart as Priest in Charge of the Parish of Rangitikei.

Canon Precentor at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, Sue Paton, has resigned to take up the role of Vicar of Temuka-Te Ngawai Parish.

The Bishops have accepted the resignation of Jethro Day as Vicar of the Parish of Petone.

The Bishops have accepted the resignation of John Loong as Priest in Charge of the Parish of Wadestown.

His final day will be Saturday 14 March 2026.

Bishops Justin and Anashuya ask us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Reverend John Terris who passed away this week.

The Bishops have accepted the resignation of Hennie and Sarah Nothnagel as Priests in Charge of the Parish of St Mark’s Carterton, and Epiphany, Masterton.

The Bishops have accepted the resignation of Andrew and Emily Spence as Co-Vicars of the Parish of Miramar-Seatoun-Strathmore.

The Bishops have accepted the resignation of Pete Hull as Priest in Charge of the Parish of South Wairarapa.

Bishops Justin and Anashuya ask us to join in prayer for the friends and family of the Right Reverend Brian Carrell who passed away recently.

+Brian previously served in our Diocese, including as an Assistant Bishop.  Please see below for some words received from +Peter, Bishop of Christchurch.

The funeral service will be held at 10.30 am Monday 8 September, 2025, in the Transitional Cathedral, Christchurch.

May he rest in peace and rise in glory. 

Rev Alison Seifert has retired from her role as Priest in Charge at Ruapehu Parish.

Bishops Justin and Anashuya are pleased to announce the appoint of Rev Julia Budd as Interim Priest in Charge in the Parish of All Saints Palmerston North with effect from 25 May 2025.

Henry Yap is retiring as Missioner of the Anglican Chinese Mission. 

Bishops Justin and Anashuya are pleased to announce the appointment of Reverend Lucy Flatt as Vicar in the Parish of Johnsonville.