Jean Burgess (priest)
Jean Burgess | |
|---|---|
| Archdeacon of Bournemouth | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Winchester |
| In office | 2023 to present |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 2003 (deacon) 2004 (priest) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 June 1962 Derby, Derbyshire, England |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Alma mater | University of Nottingham |
Jean Ann Burgess (born 10 June 1962) is a British Anglican priest who has been Archdeacon of Bournemouth since 2023.
Early life and education
Burgess was born on 10 June 1962 in Derby, Derbyshire, England.[1] She was educated at Homelands School, Derby.[2] She underwent training at the Derby School of Nursing, qualifying as a State Enrolled Nurse. She then worked a varied nursing career, first as an "intensive care of newborn nurse" (1983–1887) then as a district nurse, and finally as a nurse in GP surgery (2001–2003).[3]
From 2000 to 2003, Burgess trained for ordination part-time on the East Midlands Ministry Training Course.[4] She also studied theology and pastoral studies at the University of Nottingham, graduating with a Master of Arts (MA) degree in 2003.[3][5]
Ordained ministry
Burgess was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 2003 and as a priest in 2004.[4] From 2003 to 2008, she served her curacy at St George and St Mary's Church, Church Gresley in the Diocese of Derby.[2] She then served as interim minister, priest in charge and finally vicar of St Alkmund and St Werburgh, Derby.[4][6] She was also dean of women's ministry for the Diocese of Derby from 2013 to 2018.[2]
In March 2018, she was appointed Archdeacon of Bolton in the Diocese of Manchester.[7][8] She was also appointed Archdeacon of Salford effective 1 July 2020[9] and thereafter called "Archdeacon of Bolton and Salford". It was announced in March 2023 that Burgess was to become Archdeacon of Bournemouth in the Diocese of Winchester;[10] she was duly collatied on 25 June 2023.[11]
On 10 December 2025, she was announced as the next Bishop of Grimsby, a suffragan bishop in the Diocese of Lincoln.[12] She will be consecrated a bishop in 2026.[13]
References
- ^ "Burgess, Jean Ann". Who's Who. Vol. 2019 (1 December 2018 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 6 January 2019. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ^ a b c "The Ven Jean Ann BURGESS". The Church of England Year Book. Church House Publishing. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Burgess, Ven. Jean Ann, (born 10 June 1962), Archdeacon of Bournemouth, since 2023". Who's Who 2026. Oxford University Press. 1 December 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ a b c "Jean Ann Burgess". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "Jean Ann Burgess". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ Church Times
- ^ "Derby Anglican". Archived from the original on 9 April 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ Manchester Anglican
- ^ https://www.manchester.anglican.org/news/2019/11/15/change-archdeacon-arrangements/ Archived 18 December 2019 at the Wayback Machine & [1] Archived 2 September 2020 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Archdeacon Jean Burgess to take up new role as Archdeacon of Bournemouth". Diocese of Manchester. 3 March 2023. Archived from the original on 21 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ "Service Listings (click "see more")". Winchester Cathedral. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Appointment of the Suffragan Bishop of Grimsby: 10 December 2025". GOV.UK. Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street. 10 December 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "The Venerable Jean Burgess is named the new Bishop of Grimsby". BBC News. 10 December 2025. Retrieved 12 December 2025.