Bishop Ellie appointed Suffragan Bishop of Hull
It is with deep sadness that I have the task of announcing to you all that our Assistant Bishop, Bishop Eleanor has been appointed to the position of Suffragan Bishop of Hull in the Diocese of York, UK.
Appointment - Vicar Lower Hutt - Annette Cater
Bishop Justin and the Board of Nominations are pleased to announce the appointment of Reverend Annette Cater as Vicar of the Parish of Lower Hutt. Annette's installation as Vicar will be on July 31st at 2:00pm.
Marsden students part of official reception for Samoan Prime Minister
Marsden students were honoured to meet visiting Samoan Prime Minister, and Marsden Old Girl, the Right Honourable Fiame Naomi Mata'afa during her first state visit to New Zealand this week.
Ordination Training Manager - Ian Scarlet
It is wonderful to introduce Ian Scarlet, our first ever volunteer Ordination Training Manager.
In Memoriam - Ven. Ian Bourne
Bishop Justin asks us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Ven Ian Bourne who passed away last week.
Moving on - Rev. Andrea & Lance Lukin
Rev. Andrea Lukin has resigned her role as Vicar of Upper Hutt Parish to take on a new role as Children and Families Consultant for Scripture Union.
In Memoriam - Reverend John Dermot (Derm) Buchanan
Bishop Justin asks us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Rev. John Dermot (Derm) Buchanan who passed away last week.
Moving - Rev. Tim Bustin
Rev. Tim Bustin has accepted a call to All Saints Parish in Nelson after serving in the Wellington Diocese, most recently at the All Saints Parish Palmerston North for the last 2 years and prior to that at Waikanae Parish.
Introducing Janet
Janet Mansell has just joined the Anglican Centre team as the Project Accountant so we thought we’d find out a little bit more about her and her new role.
Retiring - Rev. Peter Benge
Peter Benge has just retired from the Parish of Lower Hutt after being a Priest in the Wellington Diocese since 1994.
Retiring - Rev. John Hughes
Rev. John Hughes is retiring as Vicar of Eastbourne. He will be on leave for the month of April and then officially retire on the 1st May.
Retiring - Rev. Kathy Orr-Nimmo
Rev. Kathy Orr-Nimmo, from the Parish of Trentham, will be retiring in early May.
“I told Bishop Justin that I would stay until I was 65, because I had other ministry I'd like to pursue after that,” said Kathy. And now that the time ahs come Kathy will be focussing her time on her spirituality ministry. She plans to write some books and will be looking after granddaughter two days a week.
