
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.

Mayoral Citation Presented to Reverend Murray Wills
The Mayor of Lower Hutt, Campbell Barry, recently awarded the Reverend Murray Wills of the Parish of Lower Hutt a Mayoral Citation in recognition of his longstanding and meaningful contributions to the Lower Hutt community.

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.
Appointment - Kara Dodds
Kara Dodds is supporting our Children and Families’ team alongside Ella Brown while Natalie Moreno is on maternity cover.

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 - Parish of St Luke’s Greytown
Bishops Justin and Anashuya are pleased to announce the appointment of Revds Michelle and Adrian Tofts as Co-Vicars in the Parish of St Luke’s, Greytown.