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.
In Memoriam - Reverend Marian Garrett
Bishops Justin and Eleanor ask us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Rev. Marian Garrett who passed away this week. Marian served as a mutual ministry priest (retired) in Marton. She is remembered by her husband John, and their children. The funeral will be held at 2pm on Tuesday 8th Feb at St Stephen's Church, Marton.
Introducing Nickie
Nickie George joined the Anglican Centre team in January as the Volunteer and Administration Team Leader so we thought we’d find out a little bit more about her and her new role.
Introducing Elsie
Elsie Joostens joined the team at the Anglican Centre last month so we thought’ we’d find out a little bit more about her and her new role.
In Memoriam - Reverend Dr Hugo Petzsch
Bishops Justin and Eleanor ask us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Rev Dr Hugo Petzsch who passed away on 15 January in Kent, UK. In our Diocese Hugo was parish priest at St Barnabas Church, Roseneath, Wellington and then combined being part-time priest at St Barnabas Church with being part time VUW Chaplain before he and the family moved to the UK. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
In Memoriam - Canon Colin Wright
Bishops Justin and Eleanor ask us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Canon Colin Wright who passed away on Christmas Day. In the Diocese of Wellington he was Chaplain at the Porirua hospitals (1985-89), Vicar of Eastbourne (1989-2001) and chaplain at Wellesley College (1991-2000). He was appointed a Canon of the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul in 1990 and Canon Emeritus in 2000.
Colin's funeral was held in early January at Nelson Cathedral. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
In Memoriam - Reverend George Spargo
Bishops Justin and Eleanor ask us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Rev George Spargo, who passed away on 31st December 2021. Rev. George’s ministry in our diocese was in the Parishes of Tinui, Petone and Otaki. A family cremation service was held in early January. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Rev Judith & Roger Wigglesworths - Co-leaders in Carterton
Rev. Judith and Roger Wigglesworth commenced as Co-leaders in Charge in the Parish of Carterton on an interim basis with effect from 26 December 2021.
Rev. Peter Benge moves to City Mission
Rev. Peter concludes his time as Vicar of Lower Hutt at the end of January and moves to the Wellington City Mission to work as a counsellor in the Transitional Housing area.
Peter says, “I feel privileged to have been able to serve as a Priest in this diocese.”
Revs Andy & Bek Hickman appointed to Onslow
The Bishops of Wellington are delighted to announce the appointment of Reverends Bek and Andy Hickman as co-leaders for Onslow Parish. They have a family of four daughters: Abigail (15), Lizzy (13), Grace (12) and Ena (10).
