Retired clergy are important and valued part of our diocesan family, playing many roles including holding PTO, leading occasional offices and playing key advisory roles.
The Retired Clergy Officer for the Northern Archdeaconry is Revd John Dawson.
Download our Guidelines for Working with Retired Clergy
Grants and Gifts for Clergy Widows/Widowers
The diocese will give a grant of £500 to assist with funeral fees to the widow/widower of any member of clergy (SSM, stipendiary or chaplain etc.) who dies whilst resident in the diocese (including those who have never ministered in the diocese. Clergy widows(ers) are also entitled to a £120 gift at Christmas.