Archdeacons & Deaneries

Following Bishop Sophie’s visits to every deanery in the Autumn last year, and since then a time of prayerful reflection as well as many conversations across the diocese, it has become clear that increased connectedness has a vital part to play in our refreshed diocesan vision and strategy.

A key part of this new approach is moving from our usual archidiaconal arrangements to having Archdeacons with a geographic focus. This will help facilitate closer relationships and engagement between our Bishop’s Senior Team, and our clergy, deaneries, parishes, chaplaincies and schools in Coventry and Warwick archdeaconries.

The Rev’d Tim Cockell has been appointed as Archdeacon of Warwick and will take up the role on 16 July . The recruitment process for the substantive Archdeacon of Coventry is currently underway. Until an appointment is made, The Revd Canon Richard Hibbert has been appointed as Acting Archdeacon of Coventry and will serve in the role on a part-time basis alongside his ministry as Vicar of Holy Trinity, Coventry.

This new approach will inevitably mean some practical considerations need to be carefully planned which we want to do well, and all those involved have been part of the conversations.

There will be further announcements and more information in the coming weeks.

Contact the Archdeacons

The Reverend Tim Cockell Acting Archdeacon Pastor Tim.Cockell@Coventry.Anglican.org 07365 200354