Canon Micklefield has been serving in Alton as Vicar of the Parish of the Resurrection in the Diocese of Winchester since 2014, a role which now also includes responsibility for Bentworth, Lasham and Shalden.
He will join the Cathedral Chapter to take on several key responsibilities. These include overseeing the work of the Learning Team and enhancing the Cathedral’s role as the Diocese’s Mother Church. He will also work with the Guild of Voluntary Guides alongside the ministry of leading services, preaching, hospitality, and welcome.
Many aspects of this work have previously been undertaken by the Canon Chancellor, Canon Roland Riem, who will be acting as Interim Dean from May 1 upon Dean Catherine’s retirement.
Andrew is married to Fiona, the headteacher at St Lawrence CE Primary School. They have a daughter, Emily, a son, Daniel, and a dog named Ottie. Andrew is a keen and able musician, playing both the piano and the organ.
Andrew Micklefield (Image: Winchester Cathedral) Bishop Philip said: “Andrew has for many years been involved with the governance, ministry and leadership of the Diocese and is greatly respected and valued by those he serves. I am delighted that the next phase of his ministry will also be exercised amongst us all and that his role includes strengthening still further the bonds between Cathedral and Diocese.”
Dean Catherine said: “I am glad that at a time of transition, the ministry of the Cathedral is to be strengthened by Andrew’s tried and tested gifts as a parish priest. Andrew brings warmth and positivity to vital areas of our mission, with valuable expertise in education and social partnership. We look forward to welcoming him to Chapter, to worship, and to the work of the various teams whose work he will guide and share.”
Andrew is already an Honorary Canon of the Cathedral and, therefore, a member of the College of Canons. Until recently, he was Chair of the House of Clergy in Winchester Diocese and a member of the Diocesan Bishop’s Council and the Church of England’s General Synod.
Andrew will be installed as Residentiary Canon at Evensong at 3.30pm on April 5 by the Bishop of Southampton.