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Former Sub-Dean Canon Robert Reiss dies aged 80
Monday, 30th January 2023
The Reverend Canon Dr Robert Reiss, former Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer of Westminster Abbey, has died aged 80.
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Responsibility for the care of the Chapter House passed to the Dean and Chapter of Westminster
Saturday, 15th May 2004
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr Wesley Carr and the Chief Executive of English Heritage, Dr Simon Thurley, celebrated an important agreement for the ancient Chapter House and Pyx Chamber on 10th May 2004.
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Clare College appoints Reverend Dr James Hawkey as its new Dean
Friday, 14th November 2014
Clare College, Cambridge, has announced that the Reverend Dr James Hawkey will be its next Dean and Director of Studies in Theology, to succeed the Reverend Dr Gregory Seach who is leaving to take up the post of Warden of Wollaston College in Western Australia.
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Abbey Celebrates Dean’s Ordination Anniversary
Tuesday, 5th July 2016
A Sung Eucharist to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Ordination to the Priesthood of the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, was held at Westminster Abbey on Monday 4th July.
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Dean of Westminster comments on the resignation of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI
Monday, 11th February 2013
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall has made the following comment following the news that His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI is to resign on 28th February 2013:
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John Hall installed as new Dean of Westminster
Saturday, 2nd December 2006
In a ceremony which drew on the historic origins of the post, he became responsible for day-to-day management and worship at Westminster Abbey, one of the best-known churches in the world.
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Dean and Chapter Commission Anthem for Royal Wedding Couple
Thursday, 28th April 2011
A specially commissioned anthem will be premiered at the marriage of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales with Miss Catherine Middleton, it has been announced today.
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Dean’s tribute to Twin Towers victims
Wednesday, 11th September 2013
Commonwealth citizens who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on New York’s World Trade Centre on 11th September 2001 were remembered at the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Garden in Lower Manhattan.
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The Dean visits The Passage
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RE needs strengthening says Dean’s inquiry
Wednesday, 12th September 2018
An independent commission advises that religious education in England’s schools needs to be strengthened to ensure pupils receive adequate preparation for life in modern Britain
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Governance and Leadership
The Dean and Chapter is the overall governing body of the Abbey whilst the Abbey Board oversees strategy and its implementation.
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The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE
Find out more about the 39th Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE.
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The Reverend David Stanton
David Stanton is Sub-Dean and Canon Treasurer, with oversight responsibility for all financial affairs and all matters relating to the fabric of the Abbey.
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The Speaker and Dean of Westminster view St Margaret’s restoration work
Tuesday, 29th September 2020
The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, and the Dean of Westminster viewed restoration work at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster.
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A Reflection on closing down
Friday, 20th March 2020
I sat staring at a computer screen trying to find words that I could use that would explain why we had to close the Abbey.
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A Reflection on time
Friday, 3rd April 2020
I came to Westminster just months ago, installed as the 39th Dean on 16th November. A new boy, with west country ways, they had to bring me up to speed quickly.
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Abbey Congratulates Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Friday, 5th July 2013
The Dean & Chapter of Westminster congratulates the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son.
HRH The Duke of Cambridge HRH The Duchess of Cambridge bell ringing
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Abbey bells ring to mark birth of Princess
Saturday, 2nd May 2015
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster congratulates the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their daughter.
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Abbey congratulates Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Monday, 23rd April 2018
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster congratulates the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son.
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Westminster Abbey to Welcome Pope Benedict XVI
Tuesday, 16th March 2010
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster will welcome Pope Benedict XVI to a service at Westminster Abbey during his visit to the United Kingdom in September.
