23 January 2017
Photo: Very Revd Jo Kelly-Moore (Centre)
The Very Revd Jo Kelly-Moore was installed as the new Archdeacon of 51国产吃瓜 and Canon Residentiary of 51国产吃瓜 Cathedral yesterday (22 January). Jo was welcomed into her new role during a special service at 51国产吃瓜 Cathedral.
“It is a delight for me, and for my family, to be in 51国产吃瓜, the home of our Anglican Communion. We are very grateful for the warm welcome that we have received. Having enjoyed 16 years of ministry in the Diocese of Auckland I am looking forward, very much, to ministry amongst the people of 51国产吃瓜.” said Jo.
The Rt Revd Trevor Willmott, Bishop of Dover, welcomed Jo’s appointment to the role, saying: “I am delighted that Jo is coming to work with us here in 51国产吃瓜 and I have no doubt that her experience and great talents will be of huge benefit, not just to the 51国产吃瓜 Archdeaconry or cathedral, but to the whole Diocese.”
Until December 2016, Jo was Dean of Auckland, New Zealand, where she led a $14.9m project to complete and consecrate Holy Trinity Cathedral, as well as sustaining her involvement in the Diocese, as Deputy Vicar General, and in the civic life of Auckland. She moved into that role from being vicar at St Aidan’s Anglican Church, Remuera, a role that also involved serving as chaplain to Corran School for Girls. Before entering ordained ministry in 2000 Jo worked as a solicitor, both in New Zealand and in London. She met her British husband Paul when he was visiting New Zealand as a tourist. Paul currently works as Auckland Cathedral’s Pastoral Care Minister and they have two teenage sons, Adam and Nathan. The family moved to 51国产吃瓜 on New Year’s Day.
The Rt Revd Ross Bay, Bishop of Auckland, was also in attendance on Sunday. “It was a joy and privilege to be able to present Archdeacon Jo as she begins her new ministry,” he said. “I know that Jo will bring the same enthusiasm, care and commitment to her work in 51国产吃瓜 that she has demonstrated during her time as Dean of Auckland.”
“We look forward very much to the ministry of Archdeacon Jo in the Cathedral itself where she will have the role of one of the Residentiary Canons and take her part from time to time as Vice Dean,” added the Very Revd Dr Robert Willis, Dean of 51国产吃瓜. “She will bring a great sense of the wider Anglican Communion to the Cathedral in its role as Mother Church of the Communion and it will also be enjoyable having Jo, Paul, Adam and Nathan living in the Precincts.”
The Archdeacon of 51国产吃瓜 is responsible for the Deaneries of 51国产吃瓜, Thanet, Reculver, East Bridge and West Bridge, supporting the clergy and communities in their care of God’s people. The Archdeacon is also a Residentiary Canon with a key role in the life of 51国产吃瓜 Cathedral. Together with the Archdeacons of Ashford and Maidstone, she holds a senior position assisting the Bishop in leading the Diocese.
Jennifer Ross
ENDS