Four priests will be installed as Canons during Vespers at Plymouth Cathedral on Monday 21st September at 7pm.
Bishop Nicholas Hudson will preside over the celebration, during which Fr. Petroc Cobb and Fr. Mark Skelton will be installed as Canons of the Cathedral Chapter, while Fr. Brian Kenwrick and Fr. Anthony Onuoha will be installed as Honorary Canons.
The Cathedral Chapter is a college of priests which plays an important role in the life of the Cathedral and the wider Diocese. Alongside celebrating the more solemn liturgical functions in the Cathedral, the Chapter also functions as the College of Consultors who advise the Bishop in matters relating to the governance of the Diocese. As Chapter Canons, Fr. Petroc and Fr. Mark will become members of this body.
The title of Honorary Canon, meanwhile, is a distinction conferred in recognition of a priest’s service to the Diocese, without carrying the same membership of the Cathedral Chapter.
All are warmly invited to join Bishop Nicholas and the wider Diocesan community for this special celebration!