Movements of clergy and others, into, out of, and between posts in the Diocese of York
The Revd Lois Claire Beynon, Vicar of the Clun Valley Benefice in the Diocese of Hereford, has been appointed as Vicar of the Benefice of Bridlington Emmanuel and Barmston with Fraisthorpe. Her collation by the Bishop of Hull will take place in the parish church of Emmanuel, Bridlington, on Tuesday 28th July 2026 at 7.00pm.
The Revd David James Biggs, Priest‑in‑Charge of the Benefice of Sowerby, held in plurality with the Benefice of Sessay and Thirkleby w Kilburn & Bagby, has been appointed as Vicar of the Benefice of Sowerby. His collation by the Bishop of Whitby will take place in the parish church of St Oswald’s, Sowerby, on Sunday 24th May 2026 at 7.00pm.
The Revd Jonathan Charles Dean, Assistant Curate of the Benefice of Great Ayton with Easby and Newton under Roseberry, was licensed as Assistant Curate, known as Associate Priest, of the same benefice by the Bishop of Whitby on Monday 27th April 2026.
The Revd Jackie Doyle‑Brett, Priest‑in‑Charge of The Rivers Partnership, was appointed as Rector of The Rivers Partnership. Her institution by the Archdeacon of York took place in the parish church of St Helen’s, Escrick, on Tuesday 21st April 2026.
The Revd Clive Richard Hall, Interim Minister (Associate Vicar) of the South Holderness Coast Benefice, with particular responsibility for the parish of Withernsea with Owthorne, was appointed Area Dean of South Holderness for a period of five years with effect from Tuesday 24th March 2026. He succeeded the Revd Alisdair Laird and was commissioned in a private ceremony on the same date.
The Revd Helen Jones, Hospital Chaplain at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, has been appointed additionally as Assistant Curate (training) in the Benefice of Heworth Holy Trinity and St Wulstan for a period of two years. She was licensed by the Bishop of Selby on Monday 27th April 2026 at the parish church of Holy Trinity, Heworth.
The Revd David Johnson, Priest‑in‑Charge of the Benefice of Northallerton with Kirby Sigston, has been appointed as Vicar of the Benefice of Northallerton, Romanby and Kirby Sigston. His institution by the Bishop of Whitby will take place in the parish church of All Saints, Northallerton, on Sunday 24th May 2026 at 3.30pm.
The Revd Alisdair Mark Laird, Vicar of the Benefice of Easington w Skeffling, Keyingham, Ottringham, Patrington, Welwick and Winestead, has been reappointed to his interim roles for a further period of three years. These are Interim Priest‑in‑Charge of the Benefice of Burton Pidsea, Humbleton w Elsternwick, Halsham and Thorngumbald; Interim Assistant Curate of the Benefice of Hedon, Paull, Sproatley and Preston in Holderness; and Interim Priest‑in‑Charge of the South Holderness Coast. His relicensing will take place in a private ceremony on Thursday 7th May 2026.
The Revd Linda Jane Maslen, Church Leader of Fountains Church, Bradford, in the Diocese of Leeds, has been appointed as Vicar (0.5) of the Benefice of Rural Ainsty. Her collation by the Bishop of Selby will take place in the parish church of St Helen’s, Church Bilton, Ainsty, on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at 7.30pm.
The Revd Bill Merrington, Chaplain of Pocklington School, will retire on Monday 31st August 2026.
The Revd Johannes (Jan) Nobel, Interim Priest‑in‑Charge of the Benefice of Osbaldwick with Murton and part‑time Green Ambassador for the Diocese of York, has been appointed as Rector of the Benefice of Guisborough. His collation by the Bishop of Whitby will take place in St Nicholas’ Church, Guisborough, on Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 7.00pm.
The Revd Jane Robson, Priest‑in‑Charge of the Benefice of Kirkleatham, has been appointed as Vicar of the Benefice of Kirkleatham. Her collation by the Bishop of Whitby will take place in the parish church of St Cuthbert’s, Kirkleatham, on Monday 22nd June 2026 at 7.30pm.
The Revd Peter Francis Roberts, Rector of Monk Fryston and South Milford, and Assistant Curate of Haddlesey with Hambleton and Birkin with particular responsibility for the parish of Birkin, retired on Friday 1st May 2026. His final service took place on Sunday 12th April 2026.
The Revd Christine Ann Strand will be licensed as Assistant Curate, known locally as Associate Vicar, of the Benefice of Bridlington Christ Church with Bessingby and Ulrome, for a period of two years. The licensing by the Bishop of Hull will take place in a private ceremony on Wednesday 24th June 2026.
The Revd Nikki James Blanton Stevenson, Prison Chaplain at HMP Kirk Levington, will resign with effect from 31st May 2026 to become Pioneer Team Rector of the Crosslacon Benefice in the Diocese of Carlisle.
The Revd Canon Tessa Stephens, Vicar of the Benefice of Nunthorpe, has been reappointed as Area Dean of Stokesley Deanery for a further period of five years with effect from Monday 27th April 2026. She was commissioned by the Bishop of Whitby on the same date.
The Revd James Andrew Trowsdale, Rector of the Benefice of Ampleforth with Oswaldkirk, Gilling East and Stonegrave, has been additionally appointed as Hospital Chaplain for York and Scarborough NHS Trust. His licensing by the Archdeacon of Cleveland will take place on Wednesday 20th May 2026.
The Revd Catherine Jane Toase, Assistant Curate of the Benefice of Skelton w Shipton and Newton on Ouse, retired on Wednesday 31st December 2025.
The Revd Maxine Dawn Waller, Priest‑in‑Charge of The Beacon Benefice, has been appointed as Rector of The Beacon Benefice. Her institution by the Bishop of Hull will take place in the parish church of St Martin, Burton Agnes, on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 7.00pm.
The Revd Huw Waring, Assistant Curate of the Benefice of Rudston, Boynton, Carnaby, Kilham, Burton Fleming with Fordon, Grindale and Wold Newton, will be licensed as Assistant Curate of the Hertford Benefice. The licensing by the Bishop of Hull will take place in a private ceremony on Tuesday 16th June 2026 at the parish church of All Saints, Kilham.
The Revd Stephen (Steve) Whiting, Priest‑in‑Charge of the Benefice of The Forest of Galtres, will retire on Friday 31st July 2026.
The Revd Nigel Christopher James Wright, who holds the Archbishop’s Permission to Officiate in the Diocese of Leeds, has been appointed as Assistant Curate, known as Associate Priest, of the Benefice of the South Mowbray Rural Parishes. His licensing by the Bishop of Whitby will take place in the parish church of All Saints, Thirkleby, on Wednesday 1st July 2026 at 7.00pm.
