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CaptThe Bishop of Lewes
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The Right Reverend Wallace P Benn BA DipTh
Bishop’s Lodge, 16A Prideaux Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 2NB
Tel: 01323 648462 Fax: 01323 641514
Chaplain: The Revd David Farey (part-time)
Secretary: Sandy Medway
The Bishop of Lewes has responsibility for most of East Sussex (apart from some parishes to the north of Brighton, and east of East Grinstead), and a few small areas of Kent. Map
The Right Reverend Wallace Benn has been Suffragan Bishop of Lewes since 1997 and lives with his wife and family in Eastbourne, East Sussex. As well as an experienced parish clergyman, having spent 25 years in parish ministry, he is a well-known inspirational speaker and a published author who has also written articles in various theological journals. He is particularly keen to see the Word of God upheld in every aspect. He is an enthusiastic rugby watcher and supporter and also enjoys motor racing.
The Bishop of Horsham
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The Right Reverend Mark Sowerby BD AKC MA
Bishop’s House, 21 Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1LU
Parking is limited but visitors to Bishop’s House are requested NOT to park in nearby private car parks.
Office:
The Bishop's Office is now back at the above address. Please access via the new doorway.
Secretary: Shirley Steers
Tel: 01403 211139
Chaplain: The Revd Clay Knowles
Assistant Chaplain: The Revd Stephen Merriman
The Bishop of Horsham has responsibility for most of West Sussex (apart from Chichester and some parishes to the west of Hove) and for some parishes in East Sussex to the north of Brighton and east of East Grinstead, together with one parish in Kent. Map
Bishop Mark became Bishop of Horsham in 2009 after 17 years in parish ministry and five years as a Selection Secretary/Vocations Officer with the Ministry Division of the Archbishops’ Council. He has an abiding concern for vocations to lay and ordained ministry and has a passion for the unity of the Church at Diocesan and Ecumenical levels. Bishop Mark is married to Ruth and they live in Horsham with their three daughters.
Assistant Bishops in Chichester
Rt Revd KL Barham OBE
Rt Revd RD Farrer
Rt Revd R A Jupp MA PGCE
Rt Revd C C Luxmoore MA
Rt Revd M R J Manktelow MA
Rt Revd M E Marshall MA
Rt Revd D P Wilcox
Rt Revd LG Urwin MA OGS
For most communications, “Dear Mr Archdeacon” or simply “Dear Father” are suitable modes of address; more formally “Venerable Sir” may be used. On envelopes, use “The Venerable the Archdeacon of...”.
The Archdeacon of Chichester
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The Venerable Douglas H McKittrick
2 Yorklands, Dyke Road Avenue, Hove BN3 6RW
Tel: 01273 505330/01273 421021 Fax: 01273 421041
Secretary/Administrator Part-Time: Sue Atkins
The Archdeacon of Chichester is responsible for the coastal region of West Sussex, along with Brighton and Hove. Map
The Archdeacon of Horsham
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The Venerable Roger M Combes LLB
3 Danehurst Crescent, Horsham, W Sussex RH13 5HS
Tel: 01403 262710 Fax: 01403 210778
Secretary/Administrator Part-Time: Sue Drake
The Archdeacon of Horsham is responsible for the rest of West Sussex (Horsham Episcopal Area, except the coastal region). Map
The Archdeacon of Lewes & Hastings
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The Venerable Philip Jones
27 The Avenue, Lewes, E Sussex BN7 1QT
Tel: 01273 479530 Fax: 01273 476529
Secretary/Administrator Part-Time: Julia Newton
The Archdeacon of Lewes & Hastings is responsible for East Sussex (Lewes Episcopal Area). Map