Moira Astin

Moira Anne Elizabeth Astin (née Williams; born 18 February 1965)[1] is an Anglican priest: she has been the Archdeacon of Reigate in the Church of England since 30 October 2016.[2] On 3 June 2025, it was announced that she had been nominated to be the next Bishop of Crediton,[3][4] one of the suffragan bishops in the Diocese of Exeter. She takes up the post with her consecration, scheduled for 6 July 2025.[5]

Astin was educated at Clare College, Cambridge and Wycliffe Hall, Oxford; and ordained in 1996.[6] She was a curate at St Nicolas, Newbury from 1995 to 1999; Team Vicar of Thatcham from 1999 to 2005; Vicar, St James, Woodley from 2005 to 2011; and Vicar of Frodingham with New Brumby from 2011 until her appointment as archdeacon.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Astin, Moira Anne Elizabeth". Who's Who. Vol. 2019 (1 December 2018 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 3 January 2019. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  2. ^ "The Bridge" Newspaper of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark Vol 21 No 10 (Christmas/New Year 2016/17) 02 Archdeacon of Reigate installed
  3. ^ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/appointment-of-suffragan-bishop-of-crediton-3-june-2025
  4. ^ "No. 64778". The London Gazette. 25 June 2025. p. 12682.
  5. ^ "Moira Astin is Announced as New Bishop of Crediton". Diocese of Exeter. 3 June 2025. Archived from the original on 3 June 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  6. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 (100th edition), p25: Church House Publishing (ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0).
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