The church communities of the West Purbeck Benefice, Dorset Diocese of Salisbury extend our love, condolences and prayers to our Catholic friends on the death of Pope Francis. His legacy of compassion, humility, and unwavering faith will continue to inspire the world.
WelcomeThe West Purbeck Benefice is based in the beautiful Purbeck region in Dorset. Comprised of seven churches, the benefice provides a wide range of services and events in the churches and local community.Take a look at the Benefice's weekly publication, The Link.
The Bishop of Sherborne is delighted to announce that the Revd Canon Richard Bartlett has been appointed as the new Vicar of the West Purbeck Benefice. Richard is currently Director of Missional Engagement at USPG mission agency, prior to that he was for 11 years Vicar of Holy Trinity, Northwood. He started his ministry off in Purbeck with a curacy in Wareham and comes with extensive experience of parish ministry gained in the UK and overseas. I would like to thank all those who have been involved in these two recent appointments.
