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  • The Abbey Welcomes Canon Robert Reiss

    Thursday, 5th May 2005

    The Reverend Canon Robert Reiss has been installed as Canon Treasurer at Westminster Abbey. Canon Reiss was educated at Trinity College Cambridge and Westcott House, Cambridge.

    Reverend Canon Robert Reiss

  • Michael Mayne, Dean of Westminster 1986 - 1996

    Sunday, 22nd October 2006

    The Dean and Chapter were saddened to hear of the death of former Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Michael Mayne KVCO, on Sunday 22nd October.

    The Very Reverend Michael Mayne

  • 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.

  • Westminster Abbey Dean Announces his Retirement

    Wednesday, 31st August 2005

    The Very Reverend Dr Wesley Carr, Dean of Westminster since 1997, retires on 11th February.

    The Very Reverend Dr Wesley Carr

  • Canon Jane Hedges appointed Dean of Norwich

    Thursday, 6th February 2014

    The Venerable Dr Jane Hedges, Sub-Dean, Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster, has been appointed Dean of Norwich.

    Reverend Jane Hedges

  • Paralympic flame arrives at Abbey

    Wednesday, 29th August 2012

    The London 2012 Paralympic Torch Relay was welcomed to Westminster Abbey today by The Reverend Jane Hedges, Canon of Westminster.

    Paralympics London 2012

  • David Hoyle appointed new Dean of Westminster

    Wednesday, 19th June 2019

    Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle as the new Dean of Westminster.

    Dean of Westminster The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle

  • Dean of Westminster to retire in November next year

    Friday, 28th September 2018

    The Dean of Westminster announced today (Friday 28th September) that he will retire next year on 1st November 2019 after 13 years at Westminster Abbey.

    The Very Reverend Dr John Hall

  • The Queen presents Dean with KCVO

    Wednesday, 30th October 2019

    Her Majesty The Queen presented the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, with the KCVO at his farewell audience at Buckingham Palace today.

  • John Hall retires as Dean of Westminster

    Friday, 1st November 2019

    The Very Reverend Dr John Hall has retired after 13 years as Dean of Westminster. He presided at a valedictory Eucharist on Friday 1st November.

    Special Service

  • The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle KCVO MBE

    Find out more about the 39th Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE.

  • Dean of Westminster gives One People Oration

    Tuesday, 22nd October 2019

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, gave this year’s One People Oration at Westminster Abbey on Monday 21st October 2019.

    One People Oration Westminster Abbey Institute

  • Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu from South Africa, and The Very Reverend Dr Wesley Carr

    Sunday, 7th March 2004

    Archbishop Tutu and Dr Carr are standing in the Nave of Westminster Abbey, by the Grave of the Unknown Warrior after Archbishop Tutu had preached on Sunday 7 March 2004.

    Archbishop Desmond Tutu

  • 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.

  • Westminster Abbey welcomes new Lord Mayor of Westminster

    Monday, 4th July 2016

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, welcomed The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Steve Summers, and other Westminster councillors to the annual Civic Service at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 3rd July.

    Civic Service

  • Abbey announces new Dean

    Tuesday, 19th September 2006

    Canon John Hall has been appointed as the new Dean of Westminster.

  • 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.

  • Abbey remembers Canon Jane Sinclair

    Thursday, 7th October 2021

    A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of the Reverend Canon Jane Sinclair was held in St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Tuesday 7th October 2021.

  • New Canon Treasurer for Westminster Abbey

    Tuesday, 11th June 2013

    The Reverend Canon David Stanton has been appointed a Canon of Westminster. He will become the Abbey’s Canon Treasurer and Almoner.

    Canon David Stanton

  • Ordination and Consecration of Bishops

    Thursday, 14th May 2015

    The Reverend Canon Martin Seeley, Principal, Westcott House, was ordained and consecrated Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich; and the Reverend Canon Michael Beasley, Director of Mission in the Diocese of Oxford, was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Hertford in the Diocese of St Albans at a Eucharist at Westminster Abbey on Ascension day, Thursday 14th May 2015.

    Ordination and Consecration of Bishops Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Bishop of Hertford

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