The Interim Cathedral of St Mary's, New Plymouth was full to bursting on a beautifully sunny afternoon last Saturday for installation of the new Dean, the Very Rev'd Peter Beck.  Invited guests and dignitaries from near and far joined our Bishops Diocesan clergy to celebrate this new beginning in the life of one of our Cathedrals.  Dean Peter was supported by his wife Gay and their families, and by Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel, and the current Dean of Christchurch (a role previously held by Dean Peter) the Very Rev'd Lawrence Kimberley.  Bishop Kito Pikaahu and Bishop Jim White also made the journey to New Plymouth, an indication of how widely Dean Peter is held in regard by so many in our whole Church.  We were delighted also that representatives from the Diocese and Nelson and the Te Wai Pounamu Amorangi were present.  Prayers of thanksgiving included a tribute to the ministry of the previous Cathedral Dean, Jamie Allen.

Dean Peter preached an uplifting sermon, mindful of the challenges that lie ahead in tackling the seismic strengthening project for the Cathedral, but full of hope and joy in God's love.

Now we have our full complement of two Cathedral Deans again, both called Dean Peter!

Welcome Dean Peter Beck!