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Resignations and retirements

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05 March 2021

Dean of Bradford

THE Very Revd Jerry Lepine, Dean of Bradford, in Leeds diocese, since 2013, is to retire in the summer. He has been known for musical events, community engagement, and interfaith relations. Dean Lepine was ordained priest in 1985, served his title in London diocese, before taking up posts in Southwark and Southwell & Nottingham dioceses before moving to Bradford.

 

DOBBIE. The Revd Charles Dobbie, Vicar of Lyonsdown (St Albans).

GROVER. The Revd Paul Grover, NS Assistant Curate (Associate Priest) in the North Hinckford Team Ministry (Chelmsford).

LIVINGSTON. The Revd Andrew Livingston, NS Assistant Curate (Associate Minister) of Poynton (Chester).

PEDLAR. The Revd John Pedlar, Priest-in-Charge of Christ Church with St Ewan, All Saints and St George, Bristol (Bristol).

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