Fr Michael bids a fond farewell to St John’s Cathedral

Fr Michael Smith has bade a fond farewell to St John Cathedral in Norwich and its staff and parishioners after three years as Assistant Priest.

Fr Michael is moving to Felixstowe as Parish Priest of St Felix.

Cathedral Dean, Fr Alan Hodgson, said: “Fr Michael has been at the cathedral for three years and has been very involved with hospital chaplaincy work and care for people who are nearing the end of life.  He has also been involved in adult catechism (RCIA) and generally contributing to life in our community with his positive demeanour. 

“He is a good artist and has sketched nature scenes of and around Norfolk as well as some very good scenes of our cathedral.   At a recent parish function he sold some of his work and raised over £1000 for the cathedral building fund. His energy and enthusiasm will be missed.” 

Around 150 people attended his farewell party on Sunday September 25, which was catered for by the parish and managed by lead Catechist Jo Graham alongside volunteers from the Narthex restaurant. It included a cake which incorporated one of his sketches in the icing decoration. 

Pictures by Andrea Cope.

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