The Dean of Brecon, the Very Rev'd Dr Paul Shackerley has announced this week that he will retire.

Dean Shackerley has said he will be retiring on 24 May. He has been in the role since September 2014.

His last service will be Choral Evensong on Sunday 26 April at 3.30pm.

With the completion of raising a major funding campaign of £3.8 million, establishing and developing the Cathedral's restoration project, and works beginning on 16 March, he considers the time is right to retire.

“He has every confidence in the teams he has worked with over the years to lead the project from the development stage into the next phase of delivery,” said a spokesperson for Brecon Cathedral.

During his role as Dean of Brecon he has had oversight on the Cathedral's ministry and mission that has introduced and developed strategical leadership, governance, finance and mission through many social engagement partnerships.

The Dean commented: “I would like to thank all those I have had the privilege to serve with both in the Cathedral, in the Diocese of Swansea & Brecon, and the Province. For those who have supported and prayed for me, thank you.

“My particular thanks to the highly skilled and professional Chapter and Project Board, and the faithful congregations, who have worked tireless to ensure the Cathedral's mission and ministry will continue for future generations to enjoy. Be assured of my continued commitment and prayers for the Cathedral's ministry and mission, the Diocese and the Province of the Church in Wales.”

His last service will be Choral Evensong on Sunday 26 April at 3.30pm. Churches in Ministry Areas are welcome to attend. Clergy and Canons who would like to attend and robe for the service are welcome to do so. Please notify the Precentor ([email protected]) if you would like to robe.