BRIGG WITHOUT A VICAR FOR A YEAR

Brigg will soon have gone a year without a vicar, following Father Owain Mitchell's departure to take over a parish in the Peak District and no successor being appointed.
A popular figure in Brigg, Father Owain conducted his last service at St John's Church in late December 2019, but his tenure in the town did not officially end until January. He was inducted into his new parish - New Mills, Derbyshire - in early February last year.
Father Owain spent the best part of 15 years in our town.
The Vicar of Brigg also looks after the spiritual needs of Wrawby, Cadney & Howsham, Bonby and Worlaby.
The Lincoln Diocese told Brigg Blog this week that no appointment has been made at present, nor has the role been advertised.
"The diocese is currently undertaking a review of its finances and the number of clergy that are deployed around the county is one element of this review," the statement added.
Any vacant roles for the clergy are advertised via Pathways, the Church of England recruitment site, and the diocesan website, we understand.

PICTURED: Father Owain on the day of his final Brigg service at St John's - images courtesy of Ken Harrison.