A SERVICE has marked the installation of the new Canon Precentor at Lichfield Cathedral.
More than 150 people gathered to welcome Dr Jonathan Bish, who arrives in the city after serving for the past three years as vicar of the United Benefice of Batley in West Yorkshire.
The role of Canon Precentor is central to the cathedral’s worshipping life, with responsibility for organising and overseeing the delivery of the regular pattern of services each week, as well as major celebrations such as Easter, Advent and Christmas.
Canon Jonathan said:
"I am delighted to be joining Lichfield Cathedral and very much look forward to working alongside the team, continuing to deliver the high-quality worship for which Lichfield is so well known."
The Dean of Lichfield, Jan McFarlane, said:
"On behalf of the cathedral and the diocese, I am delighted to welcome Jonathan.
"His passion for worship and his enthusiasm for choral music mean he is exceptionally well placed to lead and sustain our busy rhythm of services.
"I warmly invite everyone to join 'your cathedral', particularly for our beautiful services of Choral Evensong – a moment of calm and peace in a busy world, and no previous experience of church required."
For more details about service times, visit www.lichfield-cathedral.org.
