The Chapter

The Cathedral Chapter is the governing body of Blackburn Cathedral. It has responsibility for all aspects of the governance of the Cathedral including policy making and finance.

Names                                                  Appointing Body                  Re-appointment 
                                                                                                               Date

Dean                                                      Chairman Indefinite
Canon Andrew Hindley                         Residentiary Canon                  Indefinite
Canon Ian Stockton                               Residentiary Canon                  Indefinite
Canon Sue Penfold                               Residentiary Canon                  Indefinite
Canon Shannon Ledbetter                    Residentiary Canon                  Indefinite
Canon Andrew Sage                            College of Canons                    Indefinite
Mr Stuart Rothwell                                Cathedral Community                April 2013
Mrs Marion McClintock                          Bishop’s Appointee                   Jan 2013
Mrs Jean Duerden                                Cathedral Community                 April 2014
Mr Linden Charnley                              Bishop’s Council                        Feb 2015
Mr Peter Jelley                                      Bishop’s Council                        May 2015
Mr Jack Picton                                      Bishop’s Appointee                    August 2015

In Attendance

Mr David Peat                                        Policy Group Advisor
Mrs Janine Brown                                 Administrative Officer
Mr James Sanderson                            Architect
Mrs Karen Brooke                                 Minutes Secretary
Mr Maurice Maguire                               Administrator