From Surf Wiki (app.surf) — the open knowledge base
Archdeacon of Bolton
Ecclesiastical officer
Ecclesiastical officer
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.
As archdeacon, they are responsible for the disciplinary supervision of the clergy 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.
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)
- 25 March 201825 June 2023 (res.): Jean Burgess (also Archdeacon of Salford from 1 July 2020 and thereafter called "Archdeacon of Bolton and Salford"; became Archdeacon of Bournemouth)
- Since 4 July 2023: Rachel Mann (called "Archdeacon of Bolton and Salford")
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 until 1 July 2020, was David Sharples. He was succeeded by Jean Burgess, who remained also Archdeacon of Bolton. 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.
References
References
- {{London Gazette. (1 June 1982)
- "ABCD: a basic church dictionary" Meakin, T: Norwich, Canterbury Press, 2001 {{ISBN. 978-1-85311-420-5
- "Appointments".
- [https://www.buryparishchurch.com/news/2018/3/24/the-collation-of-the-new-archdeacon-of-bolton 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/ {{Webarchive. link. (18 December 2019 & [https://www.manchester.anglican.org/news/2020/07/01/archdeacon-assistant-archdeacon-appointments/] {{Webarchive). link. (2 September 2020)
- "Service Listings (click "see more")".
- "Rachel Mann — Notice of Appointment".
- (14 September 2009). "New Archdeacon of Salford".
- [https://www.manchester.anglican.org/news/2019/11/15/change-archdeacon-arrangements/] {{Webarchive. link. (18 December 2019 & [https://www.manchester.anglican.org/news/2020/07/01/archdeacon-assistant-archdeacon-appointments/] {{Webarchive). link. (2 September 2020)
This article was imported from Wikipedia and is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License. Content has been adapted to SurfDoc format. Original contributors can be found on the article history page.
Ask Mako anything about Archdeacon of Bolton — get instant answers, deeper analysis, and related topics.
Research with MakoFree with your Surf account
Create a free account to save articles, ask Mako questions, and organize your research.
Sign up freeThis content may have been generated or modified by AI. CloudSurf Software LLC is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content. Always verify important information from primary sources.
Report