Diocesan Board of Patronage

The Board of Patronage is established under the Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1968 and the terms of reference are to “exercise any right of patronage held by the Board in relation to benefices in the diocese”

The constitution provides for three clerical and five lay representatives to be elected to serve for six years.

Membership:

The Ven P V Hughes
The Ven J Mackenzie
The Ven J P Smith

Elected by Diocesan Synod for 2019-24:
The Revd W J M Gibbs
The Revd R Hibbert
Mrs G Hutchinson
Dr J Kurien
Mr J M Rhodes
Mr C Richardson
Mr M P Taylor
The Revd S L Underwood

Mrs E Critchley (Pastoral and Advisory Secretary)

Diocesan Board of Patronage Constitution

Meetings in 2019:

Tuesday 5 March
Thursday 18 July
Thursday 12 December