The Revd Dr Catherine Reid, Chaplain to the University of York, has been appointed Vicar of the Parish of Manuka, Canberra, in the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn in the Anglican Church of Australia. Catherine will begin her new appointment on the 8th February 2026.
Catherine said, “My time as Chaplain at the University of York has been rewarding and fruitful. The nature of this ministry has been lively and vibrant, and it has been truly wonderful from start to finish. It has been a joy to journey with young adults as they discover the realness of God and grow in faith and confidence. I will carry you with me, and I give thanks to God for all the Chaplaincy community, students and staff at the University.
“My work in the Diocese, in more recent years, has also included vocations work, and it has been a privilege to contribute to this, as it has also been a privilege to teach on the York School of Ministry for several years. I will always appreciate how York School of Ministry (YSOM) connects theological study with growth in discipleship, and I myself have learned a great deal from being a tutor in this learning community.
“In some sense, I leave the diocese and my ministry context with a heavy heart. This is the nature of ministry, as it’s about friendship in Christ together. In another sense, I am enlivened by the adventure in the Gospel ahead and, trusting in God’s faithfulness to my family and myself, I leave excited and hopeful of good things to come.’
The Rt Revd Flora Winfield, Bishop of Selby, adds, “Catherine and her family head off on this exciting adventure in ministry with blessings and support from her colleagues, and with great sadness to lose her from the team. She has been a hugely appreciated parish priest and chaplain, theologian, teacher and friend to many in the Diocese of York and beyond, and we will miss her lively engagement and pastoral commitment very much. Catherine and her family are in our prayers for their coming move, and for all the new challenges and opportunities which this will offer.’
Following Catherine’s departure in January, the diocese will explore future possibilities for chaplaincy provision at the University of York.
