Archdeacons
Archdeacons in Wakefield Diocese.
There are two Archdeacons serving Wakefield Diocese. The Archdeacon of Halifax looks after the west of the diocese (the deaneries of Calder Valley, Halifax, Brighouse and Elland, Huddersfield, Almondbury and Kirkheaton). The Archdeacon of Pontefract looks after the east (the deaneries of Dewsbury, Wakefield, Pontefract, Barnsley and Birstall).
What is a Archdeacon?
An Archdeacon is a source of advice, guidance and support to the Bishop, clergy, churchwardens and the people of the parishes he or she serves. S/he admits churchwardens into office each year at the annual Visitation and ensures that parishes look after their church buildings. S/he is also involved with the appointment of parish clergy and in their ministry review, and sits on many of the key committees of the diocese.
Link to Downloads page with information about Archdeacons' Visitations and Inspections.
Link to Handbook page with information about Vacancies.
The Venerable Anne Dawtry
Archdeacon of Halifax
2 Vicarage Gardens
Rastrick
Brighouse
West Yorkshire
HD6 3HD
01484 714553
Christine Bleasdale, PA to Archdeacon of Halifax.
The Venerable Peter Townley
Archdeacon of Pontefract
The Vicarage
Kirkthorpe
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 5SZ
01924 896327
Rita Peacock, PA to Archdeacon of Pontefract.