Who's Who - The Chapter of St Edmundsbury
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The Chapter directs and oversees the administration of the affairs of St Edmundsbury Cathedral. It is the ‘governing body' of the Cathedral and consists of eleven people, both clergy and laity, chaired by the Dean. It orders the worship and mission of the Cathedral, formulates policy, manages property, oversees finance, and generally ensures that the Cathedral's Constitution and Statutes are maintained and reviewed.


The Chapter consists of:

The Dean
The Canon Pastor: The Reverend Canon Matthew Vernon
The Precentor and Acting Dean: The Reverend Canon Michael Hampel
The Canon Theologian: The Reverend Doctor Christopher Burdon
Mrs Meg Clibbon
Mr Tony Kimber
Mrs Pamela Pitts
Mr John Moore
Mr Peter Smith, House of Laity, Diocesan Synod
Mr Martin Soons, Bishop's Appointment

The Cathedral Administrator, Mr Keith Huddart, attends Chapter meetings
The Finance Manager, Mrs Kate Morris, attends Chapter meetings
The Public Relations Manager, Mrs Sarah Friswell, attends Chapter meetings
The Cathedral Architect, Mr Philip Orchard, and the Cathedral Surveyor,
The Reverend Tony Redman, report to Chapter
Mr Michael Batty of Greene and Greene Solicitors is Clerk to the Chapter