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The Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney celebrates the appointment of its first female Dean

The Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney is celebrating the appointment of the Revd Canon Dr Jennifer Holden as the new Dean of the Diocese.

30 July 2025

Church Army and Scottish Episcopal Church create a Centre of Mission for Aberdeen

The United Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney and the Church Army are creating a Centre of Mission for the north-east coastal city of Aberdeen.

08 August 2018

Scotland’s first female bishop, Anne Dyer, consecrated for Aberdeen & Orkney

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, Bishop Mark Strange, has consecrated Anne Dyer as the province’s first female bishop.

01 March 2018

Primus hits back after open letter criticises the appointment of Scotland’s first female bishop

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church hits back after a group of clergy criticise the appointment of Scotland’s first female bishop.

08 January 2018