THE new Dean of Blackburn has said he is ‘overjoyed and excited’ after taking up his new role.
Canon Peter Howell-Jones was installed at a service at Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday.
The 55-year-old dad-of-four was previously the Vice-Dean of Chester Cathedral and will succeed The Very Rev Christopher Armstrong.
In his new role, as well as taking overall charge of the cathedral, the Very Rev Howell-Jones will be a key member of the Diocesan Bishop’s Leadership Team.
New Dean @bbcathedral is announced @cofelancs as Peter Howell-Jones currently Vice-Dean of @ChesterCath @ChesterDiocese @c_of_e @ChurchTimes pic.twitter.com/eVnP31hCmn
— BDBofE (@BDBofE) November 26, 2016