The Revd Canon Liz Leaver

The Revd Canon Liz Leaver was installed as the Cathedral’s Canon Pastor in February 2026.

In her new role, Liz will take the lead in the pastoral care of the Cathedral congregation and community, and oversee the hospitality and welcome given to the many pilgrims and visitors who come to the Cathedral each year.

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. Most recently, she was chaplain to Stockport Grammar School in Cheshire.

She has also undertaken research in spiritual health and chronic illness, and spiritual health and wellbeing in adolescence.

Liz is married with two children in their early twenties and enjoys playing tennis and hiking.