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The Archdeacon of Bolton (alternatively "Archdeacon of Bolton and Salford") is a senior ecclesiastical officer within the Anglican Diocese of Manchester. The role was created by an Order of the Bishop on 20 May 1982.[1]
As archdeacon, they are responsible for the disciplinary supervision of the clergy [2] within the archdeaconry of Bolton, which consists six area deaneries: Bolton, Bury, Deane, Radcliffe and Prestwich, Rossendale and Walmsley. The post is currently held by Rachel Mann.
- 1982–1985: Fred Hoyle (afterwards archdeacon emeritus)
- 1985–1992: Bill Brison (afterwards archdeacon emeritus)
- 1992–2001: Lorys Davies (afterwards archdeacon emeritus)
- 2002–2008: John Applegate (afterwards archdeacon emeritus)
- 2008–2018: David Bailey (archdeacon emeritus since February 2018)[3]
- 25 March 2018 – 25 June 2023 (res.): Jean Burgess[4] (also Archdeacon of Salford from 1 July 2020[5] and thereafter called "Archdeacon of Bolton and Salford"; became Archdeacon of Bournemouth)[6]
- Since 4 July 2023: Rachel Mann (called "Archdeacon of Bolton and Salford")[7]
The Archdeacon of Salford is a similar officer in the same diocese. The first Archdeacon of Salford, from November or December 2009[8] until 1 July 2020, was David Sharples. He was succeeded by Jean Burgess, who remained also Archdeacon of Bolton.[9] Upon Burgess' resignation as Archdeacon of Bolton and of Salford, her successor was again appointed to both archdeaconries. Rachel Mann was collated on 4 July 2023.[7]
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