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We are delighted to announce that the Queen has approved the appointment of The Revd Canon Justin Welby, Sub-Dean and Canon for Reconciliation Ministry at Coventry Cathedral as the next Dean of Liverpool.

 

The Revd Canon Justin Welby (51) has worked at Coventry Cathedral since 2002 when he was appointed Co-Director of Coventry Cathedral�s International Ministry. In 2005, he became Sub-Dean as well as retaining oversight of the international ministry team and leading the local reconciliation work of the Cathedral, particularly in its relations with Islamic groups.

 

Canon Welby�s role with the international ministry has always involved him in fieldwork, often at significant risk to his own personal safety. Most recently Canon Welby�s work has taken him to Nigeria, where he was focusing on conflict reduction negotiations between the opposing well-armed and violent Christian and Muslim militia. Prior to joining Coventry Cathedral, Canon Welby was in parish ministry in the Diocese of Coventry, and prior to that was involved in financial management in the oil industry where he gained experience of Middle East relations.

 

The Very Revd John Irvine, Dean of Coventry, said: �We will miss Justin enormously, but this is a very significant appointment and a great honour both for Justin and for Coventry Cathedral. Our congratulations and best wishes to Justin, Caroline and the family. Please pray for them all as they begin to prepare for the move and for all that lies ahead.�

 

In response to the announcement of his appointment, Canon Welby said: �My whole family and I will be very sad indeed to leave Coventry and the Cathedral. It has been a huge privilege to live and work in Coventry and to be involved in the reconciliation work of the Cathedral and the City. However, Liverpool is a very exciting place to be going, with huge opportunities but also massive challenges. I am very grateful for the training and preparation that I have received from Coventry.�

 

Canon Welby will continue at Coventry Cathedral as Sub-Dean and Canon for Reconciliation Ministry until November 18th. He will be installed as Dean in Liverpool Cathedral on Saturday 8th December.