The Diocese of Liverpool is made up of people who are here to serve; bishops, clergy and professional staff working together to support churches and communities across our region. Behind every parish, project and ministry is a team committed to helping churches flourish, offering guidance, and ensuring we work with care and integrity.

We believe it’s important that you know who we are and how to reach us. This page introduces the people behind our work and makes it easy to contact the right person for your query. If you’re unsure where to begin, we’ll always do our best to point you in the right direction.

Safeguarding

In the event that you need to speak with a member of the safeguarding team urgently please call Michael Murphy, Interim Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor 07376431466.

In an emergency, call 999.

The safeguarding webpage can be found here.

Providing spiritual leadership, pastoral support and oversight across the Diocese, working with churches, schools and communities to enable ministry and mission to flourish.

Rt Rev’d Ruth Worlsey
Interim Bishop of Liverpool

Rt Rev’d Simon Robinson
Bishop of Warrington

Nichola James
Executive Assistant to the Bishop of Liverpool and Bishop of Warrington


Providing pastoral support, guidance and oversight to clergy, parishes and churchwardens, helping churches to flourish across their archdeaconry.

The Ven. Dr Miranda Threlfall-Holmes
Archdeacon of Liverpool


The Ven. Simon Fisher
Archdeacon of St Helens and Warrington


The Ven. Pete Spiers
Archdeacon of Knowsley and Sefton


Providing strategic and operational leadership for the Diocese and Cathedral, ensuring resources, governance and services support the Church’s mission and ministry.

Sharon Parr
Diocesan Secretary
Cathedral Chief Operating Officer


Pamela Ambrose
Executive Assistant to the Diocesan Secretary


Supporting parishes and clergy with church buildings, housing, maintenance and property matters, helping to ensure our buildings and homes are safe, sustainable and fit for ministry.

Matthew Lunt
Head of Buildings Project Management


Craig Walker
Buildings Strategy Manager


Claire Evans
Clergy Housing Support Officer


Rachael Tallon
Buildings Sustainability Project Manager


Jess Howard
Interim Clergy Housing Manager and Appointments


David Oldham
Buildings Project Manager


Maxine Davies
Clergy Housing Support Officer


Supporting clergy, staff and parishes with day-to-day enquiries and administrative services. Helping people access the right support quickly. For general enquiries please email centralservices@liverpool.anglican.org or phone  0151 709 9722

Ashley Molyneux
Central Services Administrator


Erin Jewell
Central Services Administrator


Karen Harrison
Central Services Administrator


Steven Hill
Central Services Administrator


Sharing stories, providing advice and supporting internal and external communications across the Diocese of Liverpool and Liverpool Cathedral.
You can email the communications team with social media and newsletter requests at communications@liverpool.anglican.org.

Daniel Coole
Head of Communications
Diocese of Liverpool and Liverpool Cathedral


Jack Connor
Communications Manager
Diocese of Liverpool and Liverpool Cathedral


Working with Church of England schools and academies to support Christian distinctiveness, governance and educational excellence.

Stuart Harrison
Director of Education


David Thorpe
Deputy Director of Education


Rev Dawn Harrison
Diocesan School Advisor


Providing financial guidance, stewardship support and oversight to ensure responsible and sustainable management of resources across the Diocese of Liverpool and Liverpool Cathedral.

Matt Elliott
Director of Finance


Sarah Smith
Deputy Director of Finance


Supporting clergy, staff and parishes with people and wellbeing matters, including recruitment, guidance, policies and employee support across the Diocese of Liverpool and Liverpool Cathedral.

Anne Kavanagh
Interim HR Manager


Leading strategic diocesan initiatives, including Fit for Mission and the Diocesan Investment Programme, to support church growth and long-term sustainability.

Richard Gedge
Director of Programmes (Fit for Mission and Diocesan Investment Programme)


Laura Jones
Senior Project Manager
(Fit for Mission)


Isioma Ikediashi
Senior Project Manager
(Diocesan Investment Programme)


Providing support for parish giving, financial management, reporting and governance.

Steve Pierce
Director of Learning and Stewardship


Lucia Miller
Digital Giving Advisor


Gordon Fath
Resources Officer & Financial Systems and Data Officer


Vicky Sime
Finance and Resources Officer


Kim Stanley
Mission and Pastoral Officer; and Information Systems Officer


Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and supporting parishes and the Cathedral in creating safer church communities.

Michael Murphy
Interim Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor


Deborah Doran
Safeguarding Team Support


Stuart Barton-Ainsworth
Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer


Sarah McKeown
Safeguarding Training Officer


Karen Williams
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor


Supporting parishes and schools to serve vulnerable communities and work for racial, climate and social justice across our region.

Canon Ellen Loudon
Director of Social Justice


Simone Dawes
Social Justice Project Development Officer


James Green
CEO, Together Liverpool


Supporting churches in growth, discipleship and leadership development, including vocations, training and parish support.

Suzanne Matthews
Director of Vocations


Kate Eagleston
Strategy Lead for Youth & Children