Bishop appoints senior chaplain

Bishop David has appointed The Revd Dr Ian Jorysz, 52, as his Senior Chaplain

Bishop David has appointed The Revd Dr Ian Jorysz, 52, as his Senior Chaplain. Ian is Incumbent of St Peter, South Weald in the Diocese of Chelmsford and rural dean of Brentwood. He will take up his new position at the end of May.

The role of Senior Chaplain is a senior post on the Bishop’s personal staff team and includes being an Honorary Canon at Manchester Cathedral. As Senior Chaplain, Ian will represent the Bishop of Manchester at meetings, take a lead on aspects of diocesan strategy, and offer spiritual and practical support to the bishop in his day-to-day ministry in the diocese and beyond.

Ian studied at Durham University, obtaining a PhD in theoretical physics from Liverpool University in 1987. He trained for the ministry at Ripon College, Cuddesdon in Oxford, was ordained deacon in 1990 and priest a year later. After serving a curacy at Houghton le Spring, Durham, he was curate at Ferryhill from 1993-95. Ian has been Research Office to the Bishop of Bradwell since 1995, and has been Priest in Charge and then Incumbent of South Weald since 1990. He is also rural dean of Brentwood,

Speaking of his appointment the Bishop of Manchester, Dr David Walker, said “Ian is a very experienced priest with a strong background in, and love for, parish ministry. He is highly respected for his gifts and talents in his current diocese. I am looking forward to welcoming him both to the Diocese of Manchester and to my own immediate team of colleagues. “

Ian Jorysz said, “I am delighted to be moving back north to serve the Bishop of Manchester as his Senior Chaplain. Manchester is an exciting place to be, and I look forward to playing my new role in supporting the church’s mission in the diocese.”

Stephen Cottrell, the Bishop of Chelmsford, added: "Ian has given great service to the Diocese of Chelmsford and moves to this exciting and important role with our prayers and best wishes."

Ian is married to Maria, a chartered accountant. They have two children, one of whom works in London and the other who will graduate from University this summer. Ian much enjoys fell walking in the Lake District; he also enjoys music, playing the piano for his personal pleasure. In addition, a long-term hobby has been church bell-ringing.