The Revd Liz Leaver appointed as the new Canon Pastor
22 Sept 2025
Norwich Cathedral is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Residentiary Canon.
The Bishop of Norwich has appointed the Revd Liz Leaver as the new Canon Pastor who will take the lead in the pastoral care of the Cathedral congregation and community and oversee the hospitality and welcome to the many pilgrims and visitors who come to the Cathedral each year.
She joins the Cathedral’s clergy team that is led by the Dean of Norwich, the Very Revd Dr Andrew Braddock, and also includes the Revd Dr Peter Doll, Vice Dean and Canon Librarian, and the Revd Canon Aidan Platten, Canon Precentor.
The Revd Liz Leaver, who is currently chaplain to Stockport Grammar School in Cheshire, said: "I am really looking forward to serving as Canon Pastor in this beautiful joy-filled cathedral and returning to live in East Anglia.”
Liz grew up in Belfast and moved to England to study. After a career in early AI, in 1993 she was ordained in Ely diocese and has subsequently served in Liverpool, Chester and Manchester dioceses in UK parishes and chaplaincy. She is married with two children in their early twenties and enjoys playing tennis and hiking.
The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham Usher, said: “Liz brings immense pastoral experience, most recently as a school chaplain. I look forward to welcoming her to Norwich Cathedral where I’m sure she will be a blessing to the congregation, pilgrims and visitors.”
The Dean of Norwich, the Very Revd Dr Andrew Braddock, said: “I am delighted that the Revd Liz Leaver will be coming to Norwich as the Cathedral’s new Canon Pastor.
Liz brings a wealth of pastoral experience gained from parish ministry and especially as a chaplain in school and hospital contexts. She brings particular strengths in working with all ages, both within the church context and across wider and diverse communities. We look forward to welcoming her to the Cathedral.”
The appointment of the Revd Liz Leaver as Canon Pastor follows the retirement of the Revd Canon Andy Bryant after 10 years as the Cathedral's Canon for Mission and Pastoral Care. Liz will be joining the Cathedral team in the new year.