About Us

The Cathedral Church of Christ & the Blessed Mary the Virgin, of Worcester is the mother church of the Diocese of Worcester and the seat of the Bishop of Worcester. 

The Chapter

The Chapter oversees the day-to-day life of the cathedral and the staff appointed by them. It is responsible for the strategic direction of the cathedral's mission and ministry and monitors the results.

The Members of the Chapter
	The Very Reverend Peter Atkinson	The Dean
	Contact: peteratkinson@worcestercathedral.org.uk The Dean's Office   - 01905 732909 The Chapter Office - 01905 732900	The Dean chairs the Cathedral Chapter and has overall responsibility for the cathedral's life, mission and ministry. He also represents the cathedral in the city, the county and holds responsibilities in the wider diocese.
	Reverend Canon Dr Alvyn Pettersen	Canon Theologian
	Contact: alvynpettersen@worcestercathedral.org.uk Direct - 01905 732942	Canon Pettersen has oversight for adult education, the cathedral library and responsibility for the partnership with the Cathedral Church in Magdeburg, Germany.
	Reverend Canon David Stanton	Canon Precentor
	Contact: davidstanton@worcestercathedral.org.uk Direct - 01905 732940	Canon Stanton is responsible for the cathedral's liturgical work and music.  He is also responsible for the pastoral care of the cathedral community.
	Reverend Canon Dr Georgina Byrne	Residentiary Canon
	Contact: georginabyrne@worcestercathedral.org.uk The Chapter Office  - 01905 732900 Direct - 01905 732938	Canon Byrne has the dual role of Residentiary Canon of the Cathedral and Diocesan Director of Ordinands, as well as continuing her work as the Dean of Women's Ministry for the Diocese of Worcester
	Canon Ann Capell	Lay Canon
	Contact: The Chapter Office - 01905 732900
	Canon Peter Davies	Lay Canon
	Contact: The Chapter Office - 01905 732900
	Canon Dr Janet Harvey	Lay Canon
	Contact: The Chapter Office - 01905 732900

Other Key Personnel
	Les West		The Cathedral Steward
	Contact: mailto:leswest@worcestercathedral.org.uk Direct - 01905 732907		is the chief administrative officer and as such is responsible for the day-to-day management of the cathedral and staff. It is the Steward's task to put into action the strategy set by the Chapter. The Departments that perform the Cathedral operations all report to the Steward.
	Dr Peter Nardone		The Master of the Choristers
	Contact: mailto:peternardone@worcestercathedral.org.uk Direct - 01905 732916		is responsible for the musical life of the cathedral, which includes the Cathedral Choir, the Voluntary Choir and the Chamber Choir. He is assisted by Christoper Allsop and sub assistant organist, James Luxton.
	James Prior		Head Verger
	Contact: jamesprior@worcestercathedral.org.uk Direct - 01905 732930
	Professor John Vickerman		Reader
	Contact: The Chapter Office - 01905 732900		A Reader in the Church of England who is authorised to lead worship, to preach and to administer communion.

The Cathedral Council

This is the key advisory body, established to support the work of the Chapter. It provides a sounding board as well as expert guidance to assist the Chapter in its decisions. It has the informal role of watchdog ensuring that the cathedral fulfils its legal responsibilities.

The Council is made up of the following groups:

• John Smith (Chairman)
• The Bishop of Worcester
• The Dean of Worcester
• Eight members appointed by the Bishop
• Two members appointed from the Chapter
• Two members appointed by the College of Canons
• Two members appointed by the cathedral community

The College of Canons

This body brings opinion and questions from across Worcestershire and the Metropolitan District of Dudley. It also enables open communication between the cathedral and the diocese.

The College of Canons consists of the following:

• The Dean of Worcester
• The Residentiary Canons (3)
• The Lay Canons appointed to the Chapter (3)

      Those appointed by the Bishop:

• Honorary Canons (17)
• Lay Canons (6)
• Honorary Ecumenical members (2)
• Honorary Canon not in the Diocese (1)
• Supernumerary Honorary Canons (2) 

The Cathedral Community Committee

This committee is chaired by the Dean and made up of representatives from all the different cathedral groups. It brings opinions, suggestions and questions to the Chapter from the membership of the cathedral.