Constitution and Governance
Chapter and the new 2023 Constitution
The “Cathedral Church of St Woolos, Newport” is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, governed by the Dean and Chapter (see below for members of Chapter). Its Constitution and Regulations (see below), approved by the Charity Commission in April 2023, sets out the way in which it legally conducts business, makes decisions and complies with charity law.
In addition the Cathedral has published its Strategic Plan 2023 – use the button below to view the Plan.
The Congregational Committee
Under the Constitution the Cathedral community is represented by a non-executive Congregational Committee, with representational links to Chapter through the elected Cathedral Wardens.
This committee meets about six times a year to discuss issues raised by members of the congregation and to liaise with Chapter about these and other matters. Current members are listed below.
The Cathedral Congregational Meeting (AGM) is held before the end of April each year. Elections, with voting by those on the Cathedral Electoral Roll, are held when required.
The Cathedral became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation as from May 1st 2023. The accounts appear in two parts: prior to May 1st and from May 1st to end-of-year.
Chapter
The Constitution (dated 2023) sets out the organisational structure for Cathedral Governance.
The Regulations (dated 2023) set out some of the methodology and requirements under the Constitution
Members of the Congregational Committee
Chair
Mr Malcolm Phillips
Secretary
Mrs Sue Smith
Other elected members
Mrs Christine Thomas
Mrs Sandra Toulson
Mr Brian Cox
Mrs Vida Greaux
The Cathedral Wardens
Mrs Fay Howe
Mr Robert Cornelius
Invited members
Dr Emma Gibbins, Director of Music
The Diocesan Representatives
Dr Sian King
Mr Robert Cornelius (also attends as Cathedral Warden)
Clergy
Clergy are entitled to attend, to speak but not vote.
Members of Chapter
The Dean
The Very Revd Ian Black, Dean of Newport
The Archdeacons of the Diocese
The Ven. Jonathan Williams – Archdeacon of Newport
The Clergy Canons
Revd Canon Andrew Lightbown
Revd Canon John Connell
Revd Canon Mark Owen
Revd Justin Groves
Revd Sally Ingle-Gillis
Revd David Matthews
The Lay Canons
Canon Peter Lea
Canon Ian Loynd
Canon Caroline Woollard
Canon Roderick Davies
Canon Hannah Rowan
Ecumenical Canon
Capt.Kathryn Stowers
(Salvation Army)
The Cathedral Wardens
Mrs Fay Howe
Mr Roberrt Cornelius
Chapter Clerk
Mrs Phae Cole
Newport Cathedral is a registered charity: The Cathedral Church of St Woolos, Newport No. 1202787