Resignation - Hennie and Sarah Nothnagel
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.
Resignation - Parish of Miramar-Seatoun-Strathmore
The Bishops have accepted the resignation of Andrew and Emily Spence as Co-Vicars of the Parish of Miramar-Seatoun-Strathmore.
Resignation - Peter Hull, Parish of South Wairarapa
The Bishops have accepted the resignation of Pete Hull as Priest in Charge of the Parish of South Wairarapa.
RIP Rt Reverend Brian Carrell
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.
Retirement - Rev Alison Seifert
Rev Alison Seifert has retired from her role as Priest in Charge at Ruapehu Parish.
Appointment - Parish of All Saints Palmerston North
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.
Retirement - Rev Henry Yap
Henry Yap is retiring as Missioner of the Anglican Chinese Mission.
Appointment - Parish of Johnsonville
Bishops Justin and Anashuya are pleased to announce the appointment of Reverend Lucy Flatt as Vicar in the Parish of Johnsonville.
Rev Margaret Barber RIP
Bishops Justin and Anashuya ask us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Reverend Margaret Barber who passed away last week.
Moving On - Rev Chris Dodds
Bishop Justin has accepted the resignation of Chris Dodds as Vicar of All Saints’ Church in Palmerston North.
Moving On - Rev Mark Harris
Bishop Justin has accepted the resignation of Mark Harris as Vicar of the Parish of Waikanae.
Retirement: Lyn O’Fee
Lyn O’Fee will be relinquishing her position as Lay Minister in Charge of the Parish Pohangina
Appointment - Holly Morton-Chong
Holly Morton-Chong has been issued a licence as Co-Lead Missioner (Lay) in the Titahi Bay Exploratory Mission Venture with effect from 23 Nov 2024.
Rev Colleen Henderson - RIP
Bishop Justin asks us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Reverend Colleen Henderson who recently passed away.
Rev. Jane Heyes - RIP
Bishops Justin and Anashuya ask us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Reverend Jane Heyes who passed away recently.
Appointment - Parish of Oroua
Bishop Justin is pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Graham Conlon as Priest in Charge in the Parish of Oroua.
Moving on - Rev. Terry Alve
The Rev. Terry Alve is to retire from his role of Priest in Charge at Porirua Anglicans.
Appointment - Parish of Rangitikei
Bishop Justin is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev Alison Stewart as Priest in Charge in the Parish of Rangitikei.
Appointment - Parish of Wellington South
Bishop Justin is pleased to announce that the Rev Paul Fletcher has accepted a provisional offer to become Priest in Charge in the Parish of Wellington South.
Appointment - Parish of Hataitai-Kilbirnie
Bishop Justin is pleased to announce the appointment, and continuing ministry, of Guy and Summer Benton as Co-Vicars in the Parish of All Saints Hataitai.

