College of Canons

Canons join in our worship and act as ambassadors for the Cathedral. The College of Canons has the responsibility of formally electing the Bishop of Ely, after the Bishop has been nominated for election by The King.

The College is composed of up to 48 individuals. They each serve within the Diocese of Ely or have a very close connection with the Diocese.

They include the Dean, the Residentiary Canons of the Cathedral, the Bishop of Huntingdon, the Archdeacon of Cambridge and the Archdeacon of Huntingdon & Wisbech. In addition, up to 25 Honorary Canons (in holy orders) and up to 14 Lay Canons (not in holy orders) may be appointed by the Bishop.

Additional Canons

As well as members of the College of Canons, the Bishop appoints up to four Etheldreda Ecumenical Canons. These are appointed from the membership of other Christian Churches and is an expression of our participation in the life of the Christian Church as a whole. Etheldreda Canons also join the worshipping life of the Cathedral and are invited to attend meetings of the College of Canons.

The Bishop may also confer upon a former Canon the title of Canon Emeritus.

Members of the College of Canons

Interim Dean of Ely
The Revd Canon James Reveley - Canon Precentor (Member of Chapter)

Residentiary Canon
The Revd Canon Jenny Wright - Canon Theologian (Member of Chapter)

Archdeacons
The Venerable Alex Hughes - Cambridge
The Venerable Richard Harlow - Huntington and Wisbech

Honorary Canons
The Revd Canon Alexander Jensen
The Revd Canon David Karoon
The Revd Canon David Maher
The Revd Canon David Male
The Revd Canon Eleanor Williams
The Revd Canon Fiona Brampton
The Revd Canon Frank Price
The Revd Canon James Blandford-Baker
The Revd Canon James Shakespeare
The Revd Canon Janice Smith
The Revd Canon Jeremy Morris
The Revd Canon Julie Norris
The Revd Canon Karin Voth Harman
The Revd Canon Lynda Davies
The Revd Canon Nick Moir
The Revd Canon Paul Hutchinson
The Revd Canon Peter Leech
The Revd Canon Philip Howson
The Revd Canon Robert Mackley
The Revd Canon Sarah Gower
The Revd Canon Tom Buchanan (Non-executive member of Chapter)
The Revd Canon Wendy Thomson

Etheldreda Ecumenical Canons
The Revd Sir Ralph Waller KBE 
Bishop Peter Gwilym Collins
The Revd Lythan Nevard

Lay Canons
Canon Alex Gullon
Canon Catherine Watts
Canon Dr Felicity Cooke (Non-executive member of Chapter)
Canon Elaine Levitt
Canon Francis Burkitt, DL (Senior Non-executive member of Chapter)
Canon John Attwater
Canon Sir Jonathan Jones KCB KC (Hon) (Non-executive member of Chapter)
Canon Lindsay Davies
Canon Loretta Minghella
Canon Sarah Burles (Non-executive member of Chapter)
Canon Simon Kershaw
Canon Tim Walters (Non-Executive Member of Chapter)

Cathedral Dignitary
High Bailiff
Lord Wilson of Dinton

Canon Emeritus
Honorary and Lay Canons are individuals recognised for their significant contribution to the life and ministry of the Cathedral and Diocese. The Bishop may confer the title of Canon Emeritus as an honorary distinction, marking faithful and dedicated service following the conclusion of active ministry and service. We are delighted to be supported by those who have served in these roles and continue to enrich the life of the Cathedral community.