Dean of Winchester

Not to be confused with Dean Winchester.

The Dean of Winchester is the head of the Chapter of Winchester Cathedral in the city of Winchester, England, in the Diocese of Winchester.[1] Appointment is by the Crown.[2] The first incumbent was the last Prior, William Kingsmill,[3] From March 2025 the vice-dean of the cathedral, The Reverend Canon Dr Roland Riem, has served as interim dean of Winchester Cathedral.[4] Reverend Canon Christopher Palmer will be installed as new dean 15 March 2026.[5]

List of deans

References

  1. ^ Diocesan web site
  2. ^ British History on Line.
  3. ^ British History on-line
  4. ^ "Press Statement: Winchester Cathedral Review". Diocese of Winchester. 3 March 2025. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
  5. ^ https://www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/news/revd-canon-chris-palmer-receives-a-warm-welcome-from-winchester/
  6. ^ "No. 64996". The London Gazette. 19 February 2026. p. 2974.


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