Who's Who?

The Minster is served by a team of clergy, led by the Provost. Since the retirement of Canon Stuart Bain in October 2021, this post is in vacancy.

The clergy team:

Canon David Tolhurst, Vicar of Doxford and Silksworth, and Area Dean of Wearmouth Deanery, has served as Acting Provost in 2023.

Revd Jacqui Tyson is our Associate Priest. Jacqui was, formerly, curate here. She serves part-time, with a focus on city-centre chaplaincy and taking a lead on developing our involvement with the Inclusive Church network and Open Table network.

Revd Chris Howson is the lead Chaplain for Sunderland University. Chris is an Associate Priest at the Minster, in a one-day-a-week role, though there is synergy between both roles.

Revd Chris Watson is our curate. Like all of the team at present, he serves in a part-time capacity.

Other members of the congregation who hold key roles include:

Our Church Warden, Ann Craig.

Our PCC Secretary, Liz Tinker.

Our Choir Master and Organist, David Cox.

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Graeme Jobes. (Graeme can be contacted on 07899008278.)

Our part-time Caretaker, Gordon Rushworth.