Stephen said: \u201cEver since arriving in Worcester five years ago I have loved this amazing Cathedral and have grown in deep affection for the people and city as well as the wider diocese. It is now a privilege and joy to be appointed as Dean of Worcester and I look forward to continuing to develop the Cathedral\u2019s ministry and position as a place of prayer, learning and welcome.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bishop John said: \u201cI am delighted with this appointment. Stephen is an exceptionally gifted priest who is much loved in Worcester and beyond. He has been a brilliant Interim Dean, and we are very blessed that God has called him to be the next Dean.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stephen was ordained in 1996, serving first in the Church in Wales and then in the Diocese of Manchester, where he was Rector of the inner-city parish of St Agnes\u2019, Longsight and then Team Rector of Wythenshawe. Stephen was also the Bishop of Manchester\u2019s adviser for liturgy and worship as well as the co-ordinator of the Manchester Estate Ministry Network. As a Residentiary Canon of Worcester Cathedral, Stephen has also been involved in the Cathedral and diocesan Eco groups and the diocesan Racial Justice Forum. He is the independent chair of the Worcester Cares forum for homelessness and vulnerable people. His interests include architecture, ales and a love of dogs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p> "Architecture, ale and a love of dogs!"
He's our kind of Dean
The King has approved the nomination of The Revd Canon Dr Stephen Edwards, Interim Dean of Worcester, to be appointed as the new Dean of Worcester#DogLovers<\/a> @worccathedral<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/x3NfEHoxgX<\/a><\/p>— English Cathedrals (@engcathedrals) June 19, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>