John Dobson
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Dean of Ripon Cathedral
Ripon, North Yorkshire
Joined December 2012
Discover the beauty of Advent through an organ meditation at Ripon Cathedral on Thursday December 18 at 7.30pm. Tim Harper performs La Nativité du Seigneur by Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992), offering a thoughtful and moving musical journey for the season. https://t.co/2kA4zG7APb
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@riponDean is delighted to share the news that Bishop Toby, Acting Bishop of Leeds, has agreed to the appointment of Tom Fielden as Canon Treasurer. Tom is a Chartered Accountant & member of the Investment Advisory Committee of St Paul’s Cathedral. He'll be installed on Jan 25.
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We very much look forward to Tom's installation, and to the opportunity of thanking Canon Andrew Kitchingman for his invaluable contribution in that role since 2017. @BBCYork @yorkshirepost @northyorksc @churchofengland @ChurchTimes
@riponDean is delighted to share the news that Bishop Toby, Acting Bishop of Leeds, has agreed to the appointment of Tom Fielden as Canon Treasurer. Tom is a Chartered Accountant & member of the Investment Advisory Committee of St Paul’s Cathedral. He'll be installed on Jan 25.
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@RiponDean offers a reflection and a prayer in this week's Prayers of Hope on @PremierRadio @LeedsCofE @churchofengland @engcathedrals
https://t.co/5SLLkANuR5
premier.plus
Every week Christians from around the country come together to pray Prayers Of Hope.
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This is great to hear. Many congratulations to everyone @RiponGrammarSch . @riponcathedral @yorkshirepost @BBCLookNorth @BBCYork @northyorksc
We are proud to feature in @yorkshirepost this morning - thank you for celebrating our wonderful news! #teamRGS #sundaytimestopschools #boardingschool #yorkshire
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@RiponDean & chorister Xander on @BBCSheffield @BBCYork @BBCLeeds 7.15am, with our new CD, Glorious Kingdom. The choir, as featured by @yorkshirepost sing at today's Advent Carol Service & Procession, 5.30pm, all welcome. Kat Cowan on BBC Radio Sheffield - 30/11/2025 - BBC Sounds
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Tomorrow (Nov 30) we will be celebrating the start of Advent with our Advent Carol Service & Procession. We're looking forward to welcoming you at 5.30pm as we begin the preparation for Christmas with the choir enveloping the congregation with glorious music. All are welcome.
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It was a privilege to host this service @riponcathedral for the Diocese of Leeds.
Delighted to host this historic service as the very first Bishop of Leeds surrendered his crozier, surrounded by well wishers from the region and the world! Those present included The Lord Lieutenant of North Yorks & the Archbishop of York @joropner1 @CottrellStephen @RiponDean
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I am pleased that we are hosting this powerful exhibition with its urgent message @riponcathedral . @BBCLeeds @northyorksc @BBCYork @yorkshirepost
A powerful exhibition from White Ribbon UK working with male prisoners marked the start 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The exhibition is here until Dec 10. More events at https://t.co/O1jR97xZlJ...
@RiponDean @LeedsCofE @WhiteRibbon_UK @AnnaEltie @joropner1
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Dean John welcomes Dorothy and Clare, at the end of a pilgrimage to all 42 English cathedrals along with Cathedral Isle of Man and @wabbey raising awareness of https://t.co/a4NaeDktSx supporting orphans and at risk children at a school in Palestine @RiponDean @engcathedrals
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The cathedral bells will ring out across the city on Sunday afternoon, as we hold a Farewell Service for Bishop Nick, the 1st Bishop of Leeds. The ringers are from @Bfdcathedral @LeedsMinster and Ripon Cathedral. All welcome. Book at https://t.co/bLavSy5jQ7
@RiponDean @LeedsCofE
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A great occasion! Many thanks to all involved.
Join us today 3.30pm when we’re joined by Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band for a Ripon Cathedral Songs of Praise celebration with the premiere of a new piece of music by composer Philip Wilby with birdsong from Brimham Rocks @RiponDean @rjhk @CMFCB @_cathedralmusic @moreRipon
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We are thrilled to be featured in this wonderful book by @Gough_Janet - now in stock at Ripon Cathedral Shop @RiponDean @engcathedrals
Terrific to be back in the beautiful Lecture Theatre 1869 @V_and_A to launch Divine Light, the Stained Glass of England’s Cathedrals to a packed audience & online. Fab to be joined by 2 of the artists Mel Howse & John Reyntiens. 📸The Last Judgement with ruined cityscape as
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Very encouraging to hear from local businesses at the Uredale Community Partnership networking breakfast. A clear message for the @northyorksc City Investment Plan Consultation- urgent need for skills training, affordable housing, and strengthened connectivity. @riponcathedral
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Wonderful to take part in celebrations at Manfield as Gillian Lunn is made incumbent. A great sermon of encouragement and hope from @AnnaEltie . Prayers for Gillian and her people @riponcathedral @LeedsCofE @churchofengland
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Delighted to chair an excellent meeting of Uredale Community Partnership, with great support from officers of @northyorksc we pondered what Ripon City Investment Plan should look like. Many thanks to all involved. @riponcathedral @BBCYork @yorkshirepost @LeedsCofE @AnnaEltie
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A wonderful source of encouragement for all involved. Many thanks, including to staff, parents and supporters. @riponcathedral @wabbey @BBCLookNorth @yorkshirepost @BBCYork @BBCSheffield
Huge congratulations to our choir on its brilliant 4-day residency at Westminster Abbey, under the direction of Dr Ronny Krippner as featured in today’s @yorkshirepost A wonderful experience for our choristers & choral scholars @RiponDean @rjhk Thank you for having us @wabbey
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Huge congratulations to our choir on its brilliant 4-day residency at Westminster Abbey, under the direction of Dr Ronny Krippner as featured in today’s @yorkshirepost A wonderful experience for our choristers & choral scholars @RiponDean @rjhk Thank you for having us @wabbey
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We very much look forward to this!
Save the Date for Twilight in the Nave Join us on Friday 10 October for an evening of music, dining and celebration under the starlit nave at Ripon Cathedral. Tickets coming soon, for now pop the date in your diary! #cathedralfundraiser #savethedate
@RiponDean @LeedsCofE
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Save the Date for Twilight in the Nave Join us on Friday 10 October for an evening of music, dining and celebration under the starlit nave at Ripon Cathedral. Tickets coming soon, for now pop the date in your diary! #cathedralfundraiser #savethedate
@RiponDean @LeedsCofE
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