We are pleased to announce that the Reverend Dr Judith Clark has been appointed as the next Vicar of Clitheroe, Chatburn and Downham. Judith is currently serving as an Associate Priest in St Peter’s Church Harrogate in the Diocese of Leeds.

Please pray for Judith as she prepares to take up her post. The Bishop of Blackburn will institute, and the Archdeacon of Blackburn will induct Judith on Sunday 19th November 2023 at 7pm at St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Clitheroe.

Judith writes:

“I am delighted that I shall be joining you in the Autumn as Vicar of the benefice of Clitheroe, Downham and Chatburn. I grew up in Lancashire, firstly in Burnley and then in the Ribble Valley and attended Moorland School in Clitheroe for my secondary education, so I really do feel as if I am coming home and I can’t wait to serve the people, communities and area. I very much look forward with much joy to meeting you all.”