Clerical moves set to take place across the diocese

Bishop Peter Collins has announced the following clerical appointments across the Diocese of East Anglia, to take effect from September.

Canon Simon Blakesley has been appointed as Parish Priest of both St Edmund’s, Bungay, and St Benet’s, Beccles, moving from St Laurence in Cambridge.

Fr Simon Davies has successfully completed his licentiate in Canon Law in Ottawa, Canada and will soon assume responsibilities in support of the Diocesan Tribunal and Chancellery. He will also soon be appointed to a pastoral position.

Fr Michael Smith has been appointed as Parish Priest of St Felix’s, Felixstowe, moving from St John’s Cathedral in Norwich.

Fr Mark Ashwood has been appointed as Assistant Priest at St John’s Cathedral, Norwich, moving from Bury St Edmunds.

Fr Anthony Asomugha has been appointed as Assistant Priest at St Edmund’s, Bury St Edmunds, after his ordination in May (pictured above).

Fr Anthony Arockiam has been appointed as Priest-in-Charge at Our Lady and St John the Evangelist, Sudbury, moving from St Thomas of Canterbury in Brandon.

Fr Anil Zachary has been appointed as Priest-in-Charge at St Thomas of Canterbury, Brandon, moving from Bury St Edmunds.

Bishop Peter said: “These appointments become operational on Sunday September 22 and I am grateful to these priests for their willingness to take up new pastoral responsibilities. A number of other appointments will need to be made in the near future and I will notify the Diocese as soon as I am able to confirm details.”

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