The Ven Catherine Pickford

Catherine Pickford became the Archdeacon of Northolt in September 2020. Previously, she served in the diocese of Newcastle for 20 years, as Team Rector in Newcastle’s multicultural west end, and latterly as priest in charge of a Northumbrian village and Diocesan Clergy Development Officer. She was also Chair of the House of Clergy and served on General Synod.

As a northerner in London, Catherine is particularly interested in the interaction between faith and regional identity.

Catherine is married to John, a sculptor, and they have 3 school aged children.