The Reverend Suzy McCarter has been appointed vicar of Hampsthwaite with Felliscliffe, Killinghall and Birstwith.
Revd McCarter, who lives in Birstwith vicarage, will be installed at an induction service with the Bishop of Ripon, the Rt Rev Helen-Ann Hartley, on July 28 at 7pm in Killinghall.
Born in Northampton, Revd McCarter was ordained in Blackburn Diocese.
She said:
“I then served a curacy in Standish, Wigan and my first appointment as a clergyperson was in the benefice of Harden, Wilsden, Cullingworth and Denholme in West Yorkshire where I stayed for nearly 11 years before moving here.
“We hope to settle and remain here for a nice long time.”
Birstwith and Hampsthwaite churches reopened for worship during Holy Week and are now back to the normal pattern of worship.
Killinghall, however, is having work done to repair the chancel after some water damage to the foundations resulted in the floor sinking.
It is expected to open for worship on May 30.
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