The Revd Canon Peter David Taylor
It is with sadness that we announce the death of The Revd Peter Taylor, aged 89, on Monday 10 August 2026.
Announcements
The Venerable Dr Peter Hooper
We are pleased to announce the appointment of The Ven Dr Peter Hooper, formerly Archdeacon for France, Monaco, and Switzerland in the Diocese of Europe, as Associate Priest of Saxelbye with Shoby, in the Diocese of Leicester, subject to the usual statutory Church of England checks and procedures.
The Revd Timothy Madeley
We are pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Tim Madeley, currently Vicar of Christ Church Bushmead & Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands in the Diocese of St Albans, as Head of Vocations in the Diocese of Leicester, subject to the usual statutory Church of England checks and procedures.
The Revd Alison Iliffe
We are pleased to announce that The Revd Alison Iliffe, Team Vicar of Market Harborough and The Transfiguration, has been appointed also as Area Dean of the Gartree Deanery for a period of 3 years, until 30 September 2029.
Revd Cecilia Adjadje
Further to the announcement dated 31 July 2026 advising that The Revd Cecilia Adjadje has been appointed as Vicar in the Benefice of Evington, we can now confirm that Cecilia’s service of Collation and Induction will be conducted on Wednesday 28 October.
Revd James Norris
Further to the announcement dated 10 July 2026 advising that The Revd James Norris has been appointed as Minister (Interim) of the Conventional District of Hamilton, we can now confirm that James’ service of Welcome and Licensing will be on Sunday 6 September.
Syd Henderson
With grateful thanks for his ministry and prayers of blessing for the future, we announce that Syd Henderson, Associate Minister in the Benefice of St John Hinckley, has stepped down from his ministry with effect from 30 August 2026.
The Revd Jenny Ridge
Further to the announcement dated Friday 3 July 2026 advising that The Revd Jenny Ridge has been appointed as Vicar in the Benefice of Shepshed and Oaks in Charnwood and Oversight Minister of the Beacon in the Forest Minster Community, we can now confirm that Jenny’s service of Institution and Induction will be conducted by the Bishop of Leicester, The Rt Revd Martyn Snow, on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 7.30pm at St Botolph Shepshed. All are welcome to attend.
The Revd Rhi O’Rourke
Further to the announcement dated Friday 3 July 2026 advising that The Revd Rhi O’Rourke has been appointed as Associate Priest in the Benefice of Coalville with Bardon Hill and Ravenstone and Growing Faith Minister in the Beacon in the Forest Minster Community, we can now confirm that Rhi’s service of Welcome and Licensing will be conducted by the Bishop of Leicester, The Rt Revd Martyn Snow, on Sunday 6 September 2026 at 3pm at Christchurch Coalville.
The Revd Cecilia Adjadje
We are pleased to announce the appointment of The Revd Cecilia Adjadje, currently Curate in the Benefice of Knighton, as Vicar in the Benefice of Evington.