New Dean of Birmingham revealed by city cathedral
THE next Dean of Birmingham says he is looking forward to joining “a wonderful team” at the city’s cathedral.
Canon Matt Thompson will be taking up his post in September following the departure of the Very Reverend Catherine Ogle earlier this year.
He currently serves as the vicar of Bolton Parish Church, a position held since 2008. Canon Thompson is married and has a 10-year-old daughter.
He said: “I am very honoured and delighted to be the next Dean of Birmingham and to serve the cathedral and the communities of the Birmingham diocese.
“I am looking forward to leading a wonderful team at the cathedral and to joining the cathedral community.
“I am very drawn by the desire of everyone at St Philip’s to reach out to the parish, city and diocese they seek to serve. I am very fortunate to be following in the footsteps of my predecessor Dean Catherine Ogle and I hope to build on her excellent work in building partnerships across the city and the diocese.
“However, the opportunity to return to the West Midlands is a very exciting one and my family and I are really looking forward to our move to Birmingham.”
Bishop of Birmingham, David Urquhart said: “I am delighted that Matt has been appointed Dean of Birmingham at such an exciting time in the life of both the church and the city.
“Matt brings with him a wealth of experience and a passion for the Gospel. We are really looking forward to welcoming him and his family to the city and region, and to working together in the service of Jesus Christ.”