Archdeacons

Originally, the role was that of a non-ordained ‘Chief Deacon’, but the role developed until tasks were assigned specifically to priests. An Archdeacon has a number of important public functions within a network of relationships.

Our Archdeacons are:

The Ven Antony MacRow-Wood Archdeacon of Dorset 01258 444521 addorset@salisbury.anglican.org On social media:

Short biography here.
Based at the Sherborne Office, Dairy Barn, Ash Farm Courtyard, Stourpaine DT11 8PW.
PA: Lyn Booth, sherborne.office@salisbury.anglican.org 
Click here for the Sherborne Team.
 

The Ven Alan Jeans  Archdeacon of Sarum 01722 438662 adsarum@salisbury.anglican.org  On social media:

Short biography here.
Based at Church House, Salisbury SP1 2QB. Directions 
PA: Anna Wilde, ramsbury.office@salisbury.anglican.org.
Click here for the Ramsbury Team.
 

The Ven Penny Sayer Archdeacon of Sherborne 01258 444521 adsherborne@salisbury.anglican.org

Short biography here.
Based at the Sherborne Office, Dairy Barn, Ash Farm Courtyard, Stourpaine DT11 8PW. 
PA: Lyn Booth, sherborne.office@salisbury.anglican.org 
Click here for the Sherborne Team.
 

The Ven Sue Groom Archdeacon of Wilts 01722 438662 adwilts@salisbury.anglican.org

Short biography here.
Based at Church House, Salisbury SP1 2QB. Directions 
PA: Anna Wilde, ramsbury.office@salisbury.anglican.org.
Click here for the Ramsbury Team.
 

Work includes:

• Representing their parishes to the Bishop, and the Bishop to the parishes
• Guiding Rural Deans in their ministry
• Presenting new deacons and priests for ordination
• Inducting ministers into their congregations
• Advising on parish outreach into villages, towns and cities
• Advising on disputes and grievances
• Advising on care of church buildings, furniture and churchyards
• Annual Archdeacon’s Visitations, including admission of new Churchwardens
• Other tasks and responsibilities, delegated by the Bishop as required. More here