The Archdeacon of Bolton (alternatively "Archdeacon of Bolton and Salford") is a senior ecclesiastical officer within the Anglican Diocese of Manchester. The role was created by an Order of the Bishop on 20 May 1982.[1]
As archdeacon, they are responsible for the disciplinary supervision of the clergy [2] within the archdeaconry of Bolton, which consists six area deaneries: Bolton, Bury, Deane, Radcliffe and Prestwich, Rossendale and Walmsley. The post is currently held by Rachel Mann.
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List of archdeacons
- 1982–1985: Fred Hoyle (afterwards archdeacon emeritus)
- 1985–1992: Bill Brison (afterwards archdeacon emeritus)
- 1992–2001: Lorys Davies (afterwards archdeacon emeritus)
- 2002–2008: John Applegate (afterwards archdeacon emeritus)
- 2008–2018: David Bailey (archdeacon emeritus since February 2018)[3]
- 25 March 2018 – 25 June 2023 (res.): Jean Burgess[4] (also Archdeacon of Salford from 1 July 2020[5] and thereafter called "Archdeacon of Bolton and Salford"; became Archdeacon of Bournemouth)[6]
- Since 4 July 2023: Rachel Mann (called "Archdeacon of Bolton and Salford")[7]
Archdeacon of Salford
The Archdeacon of Salford is a similar officer in the same diocese. The first Archdeacon of Salford, from November or December 2009[8] until 1 July 2020, was David Sharples. He was succeeded by Jean Burgess, who remained also Archdeacon of Bolton.[9] Upon Burgess' resignation as Archdeacon of Bolton and of Salford, her successor was again appointed to both archdeaconries. Rachel Mann was collated on 4 July 2023.[7]
References
- ^ "No. 48996". The London Gazette. 1 June 1982. p. 7240.
- ^ "ABCD: a basic church dictionary" Meakin, T: Norwich, Canterbury Press, 2001 ISBN 978-1-85311-420-5
- ^ "Appointments".
- ^ Bury Parish Church — Collation of the new Archdeacon of Bolton (Accessed 25 March 2018)
- ^ https://www.manchester.anglican.org/news/2019/11/15/change-archdeacon-arrangements/ Archived 18 December 2019 at the Wayback Machine & [1] Archived 2 September 2020 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Service Listings (click "see more")". Winchester Cathedral. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Rachel Mann — Notice of Appointment". Diocese of Manchester. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ^ "New Archdeacon of Salford". Diocese of Manchester. 14 September 2009. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ [2] Archived 18 December 2019 at the Wayback Machine & [3] Archived 2 September 2020 at the Wayback Machine
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