Revd Canon Peter Moger appointed new Sub Dean

Canon Moger joins us from the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, where he was based in Stornoway and served as Episcopalian priest to the Isle from 2019. Before this he was Canon Residentiary and Precentor of York Minster from 2010, where he oversaw the Music Department and shared in the governance of the Minster. Canon Moger read Music at Merton College, Oxford, and has written several books on Church Music, as well as acting as Secretary to the Liturgical Commission.

Canon Moger's appointment follows a public recruitment process, after which the chosen candidate was recommended to the King by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Canon Moger succeeds Revd Richard Peers, who has taken up the post of Dean of Llandaff Cathedral. 

The Very Revd Prof Sarah Foot, Dean of Christ Church, said: ‘I am delighted to welcome Peter to Christ Church. He has significant experience in Cathedral ministry, particularly in music and the day-to-day running of a Cathedral, having worked at Ely and York Cathedrals, where he was Precentor and Acting Dean. I’m greatly looking forward to working with him.’

The Sub Dean oversees the life and worship of Christ Church Cathedral. As a key member of the Cathedral’s Chapter, the Sub Dean has delegated responsibility from the Dean for day-to-day management of the Cathedral, and Canon Moger will serve as Vice Chair of the Cathedral School. 

Canon Moger said: ‘I am honoured to be called to this post at a time of change and opportunity for Christ Church.  I look forward to working with colleagues across the House, and to help the Cathedral fulfil its mission both within the institution and in relation to the Oxford Diocese and the wider Church.’