Appointments and retirements 2026

Last updated: 9 February 2026

The Reverend Daniel Francis Morrison is to retire from his post as Assistant Priest, Ipswich St Matthew with Triangle and All Saints on 5 April 2026.

The Revd Mark Hilton Bee, Priest in Charge of The Hundred River and Wainford Benefice, is now Rector of the said benefice. This title change is due to the lifting of the benefice suspension.

The Revd Laura Elizabeth Hodgkinson Mumford will move from her post as Diocesan Growing Younger Enabler, to her new post as Interim Priest in Charge, St Paul Heslington and St Hilda,York.

The Revd Thomas James Mumford will move from his post as Vicar: Ipswich St Mary the Tower (known as Ipswich Minster) to his new post as Chaplain to the Bishop of Selby, York.

The Reverend Maria Antoinette Crossman is to retire from her post as RectorHigham, Holton St Mary, Raydon and Stratford St Mary on 15 April 2026.

The Revd Canon Andrew Steward Dotchin is to retire from his post as Interim Priest in Charge, Kesgrave with Little Bealings and Playford on 31 August.

The Revd Canon Sally Gaze is licensed as Preacher Under Seal, following moving from Archdeacon for Rural Mission Honorary Canon.

The Revd Emma May Steadman moves to her new post as Assistant Curate: Framlingham with Saxtead.


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