on Tuesday, 12 November 2024 at 2.35 pm by Peter Owen
categorised as Church of England, News
The Dean of Winchester, the Very Revd Catherine Ogle, has announced that she will retire next year.
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T Pott
8 days ago
Talk about burying bad news!
Alastair (living in Scotland)
7 days ago
During the last couple of days so many TA contributers have been only directing their thoughts, views, on ABC pending and then actual resignation. May I contribute here. Over the years I have appreciated many opportunities to visit Winchester Cathedral for services, concerts etc. Well done to Dean Catherine for maintaining and developing the tradition with open door hospitality.
Homeless Anglican
6 days ago
Dean Catherine was a warm. wise and welcoming Dean. One of the best. She will be missed when she goes but I don’t blame her for going… just before the report into the Winchester Music bullying scandal is made public. I am sure she is not to blame, but it did happen on her watch. Timing is everything- in music and in the church – just saying!
She was light during the pandemic. I loved watching online. I still kept up until I heard the news of the music situation. Former director had a wonderful program. Sad situation.
Talk about burying bad news!
During the last couple of days so many TA contributers have been only directing their thoughts, views, on ABC pending and then actual resignation. May I contribute here. Over the years I have appreciated many opportunities to visit Winchester Cathedral for services, concerts etc. Well done to Dean Catherine for maintaining and developing the tradition with open door hospitality.
Dean Catherine was a warm. wise and welcoming Dean. One of the best. She will be missed when she goes but I don’t blame her for going… just before the report into the Winchester Music bullying scandal is made public. I am sure she is not to blame, but it did happen on her watch. Timing is everything- in music and in the church – just saying!
She was light during the pandemic. I loved watching online. I still kept up until I heard the news of the music situation. Former director had a wonderful program. Sad situation.
It is indeed a sad situation. It is much to be hoped that the Precentor will soon follow the Dean out of the door.