On Monday 18 November, five new canons took their place within the College of Canons at Lincoln Cathedral.

The work of the cathedral canons is to support and carry out the Bishop’s apostolic ministry throughout the Diocese and beyond.

The new canons include:

  • Revd Carolyn Bailey (Partnership Dean of the Elloes, Rector of the Ness Group)
  • Ms Ruth Brewin (Lay Co-Lead of North East Lincolnshire)
  • Revd Liz Brown (Partnership Dean of North Lincolnshire, Priest-in-Charge of Goxhill & Barrow with New Holland)
  • Revd Julie Donn (Partnership Dean of North East Lincolnshire, Vicar of Immingham)
  • Mr Steven Sleight (Pastoral and DAC Secretary)

The College of Canons exists to give counsel to the Bishop and to the Cathedral Chapter on any matter concerning the Cathedral as the seat of the Bishop.

Before taking up the position, each of the new canons received the following invitation from The Bishop of Lincoln, The Rt Revd Stephen Conway:

“I am writing in recognition of your significant ministry and faithful service in the Diocese.

“The ministry of the College of Canons is one that is of significant importance for the Cathedral, the Diocese and the county.

“The Constitution and Statutes of the Cathedral state that non-residentiary and lay canons shall ‘seek to contribute to the corporate life of the Cathedral and to promote its mission and service in the diocese.’”

We offer a huge congratulations – may they be faithful and obedient in their service.