A senior church leader is returning to his home city to take up a prominent new post.
Canon Jonathan Triffitt, director of ministry and mission for the Diocese of Salisbury, has been appointed interim dean of Bradford after more than 20 years of service across Wiltshire and Dorset.
During his time in the Diocese of Salisbury, he served in parishes in Blandford, Devizes, and Sherborne, and later became Director of Ministry and Mission.
The Rt Revd Stephen Lake, Bishop of Salisbury, said: "Bradford’s gain is Salisbury’s loss.
"I am however delighted for Jonathan and for Bradford Cathedral as he leaves us to become Dean.
"Jonathan will bring his energy and priestly professionalism to a demanding role.
"We have truly valued his leadership of mission and ministry, not least the recent successful bid for national missional funding.
"I shall also miss Jonathan’s personal support and encouragement.
"He has been a blessing here and I know that, under God, that will continue in his beloved Bradford."
Jonathan Triffitt also played a key role in securing more than £5 million in funding for the diocese.
He said: "It has been a joy and a privilege to serve the Diocese of Salisbury over the past 20 years."
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