Anne has served as Archdeacon and Residentiary Canon of Wells Cathedral since 2017. Between February 2023 and June 2024, she paused her archdeaconry duties to act as Dean of Wells. Her departure will be marked at Wells Cathedral Evensong on Sunday, 10 May 2026, ahead of her formal leaving at the end of the month.

Bishop of Bath and Wells, the Right Revd Michael Beasley, said: "We are hugely indebted for all that she has given during her time in Bath and Wells. Anne has known, loved and served people in churches and communities across the Wells Archdeaconry. She has also undertaken amazing work within Wells Cathedral, especially during the time Anne served as Acting Dean."

Anne Gell said she felt it was the right time to explore where she might next be called: "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here, met and walked alongside some wonderful people, but it feels to be the right time to make some space to hear where God is calling me now."

The Very Revd Toby Wright, Dean of Wells, added: "Anne will be much missed in Wells. We will always remember with gratitude the strong foundations she has established here."

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