Lizzie is honoured to take up new role (From Worcester News)
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Lizzie is honoured to take up new role
8:10pm Monday 22nd October 2012 in News By Neil Watts
NEW ROLE: The Reverend Lizzie Shipp who was made a Minor Canon of the cathedral during a special service.
THE Bishop of Worcester’s chaplain has pledged to uphold the statutes and customs of Worcester Cathedral in her new role.
Reverend Lizzie Shipp has been appointed a Minor Canon of the cathedral during a special service as part of Evensong.
The role is given to a priest who by virtue of their office is associated with the life and work of the cathedral, and as a result support its work and witness.
She said: “I am very honoured to have been made a Minor Canon of Worcester Cathedral. This new role affirms the spiritual and administrative links which are already a natural part of being Bishop John Inge’s chaplain, and I look forward to serving the cathedral in its mission and ministry within the Diocese of Worcester and beyond.”
The Dean of Worcester, Peter Atkinson said: “The duties of the Bishop’s chaplain require her to have frequent and close liaison with the chapter and staff of the cathedral, and becoming a Minor Canon appropriately recognises this relationship.
“Lizzie already plays a significant role in cathedral life and the chapter is pleased to be able to affirm this by appointing her as a Minor Canon.”
