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Cathedral Clergy



The Dean

The Very Reverend Jeffrey John

Tel: 01727 890202
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The Sub Dean

The Reverend Canon Richard Watson

Tel: 01727 890201
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Richard is responsible for the Cathedral’s parish and congregational life, including arrangements for baptisms, marriages and funerals.

The Canon Chancellor

The Reverend Canon Kevin Walton

Tel: 01727 890242
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Kevin is responsible for the Cathedral’s work of education and learning, welcome to visitors and pilgrims, ecumenism and overseas links.

Minor Canon for Liturgy

The Reverend Anna Matthews

Tel: 01727 890207
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Anna is a Minor Canon with primary responsibility for the Cathedral’s worship and liturgy.

Minor Canon for Young People

The Reverend Austin Janes

Tel: 01727 890206
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Austin is a Minor Canon with primary responsibility for the work with young people at the Cathedral.

Diocesan Residentiary Canon and Director of Ministry for the Diocese

The Reverend Canon Dennis Stamps

Tel: 01727 818151
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Diocesan Residentiary Canon and Director of Mission in the
Diocese of St Albans

The Reverend Canon John Kiddle

Tel: 01727 818146
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The Archdeacon of St Albans

The Venerable Jonathan Smith

Tel: 01727 818121
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Associated Clergy

The Reverend Canon Martin Banister
The Reverend Diane Clark
The Reverend Canon Christine Farrington
The Reverend Grant Holmes
The Reverend Liz Hughes
The Reverend Iain Lane
The Reverend Chris Pines
The Reverend Andrew Stead
The Reverend Terence Handley Macmath

Diocesan Officials

Please visit the Diocese of St Albans website for full information on officials and clergy within the Diocese.
Diocesan Bishops and Archdeacons

The Right Reverend Dr Alan Smith, Bishop of St Albans
The Right Reverend Richard Inwood, Bishop of Bedford
The Right Reverend Paul Bayes, Bishop of Hertford
The Venerable Jonathan Smith, Archdeacon of St Albans
The Venerable Paul Hughes, Archdeacon of Bedford
The Venerable Trevor Jones, Archdeacon of Hertford