The Reverend Pauline Cummins. Self Supporting Priest of the Parish:
I was born in London to Jamaican Parents who settled in the UK during the 1950’s. I trained at The Royal London School of Nursing during the 1970’s and later became a Diabetic Nurse Specialist working with general practices in Leicester and Loughborough. I was previously a Licensed Reader in 2016 and I am now an ordained priest since 2021 in the Leicester Diocese. I am married to John and have 3 sons and a Jack Russell dog called Sadie. In my spare time I buy and sell collectables and antiques. I have a passion for social justice and human rights whilst being inspired by those who give inspiration and guidance to others, I have a special interest in encouraging others to grow in their faith and relationship with God. My nursing background enables me to be intentionally supportive and encouraging all who are discerning their vocation and God’s call.
The Reverend Vic Goodman. Honorary Assistant Priest.
Vic is a retired priest living in Broughton Astley who regularly helps out in all three of our churches . He worked for British Gas in Leicester for over 20 years. During that time, Vic was ordained as a Non-Stipendiary Minister. He moved to the parochial ministry in 1993, serving at Whetstone and various parishes around Coalville. His interests include railways, photography, astronomy and Liverpool Football Club. Vic and his wife Denise retired to Broughton Astley to be near their family.
Lester Halling. Reader Minister
With my father in the RAF I spent my early years wandering and eventually ended up living in Croft. Here I started doing youth work and then transferred to become a Reader and also organising (if possible) the bellringers as Tower Captain. When not involved with church work I indulge in the three R’s – Reading, Rambling and Railways.
Peter Yates. Reader Minister
Peter trained as a Reader in both the Leicester diocesan scheme and also at Salisbury theological college, and was licensed in 1992. He is married to Sheila and lives in Broughton Astley.Peter served from 2007 to 2011 as Director of Social Responsibility for Leicester Diocese. He has been World Development Adviser for the diocese since 1994 and Peter is also the regional representative for the National World Development Advisers partnership. Peter has been part of a small team charged with developing lay ministry teams in the Diocese. Peter is Treasurer for the ecumenical Trichy link group which links Churches Together in Leicestershire and the Trichy Diocese of the Church of South India. Peter also served as the Ecumenical officer for the diocese and continues to pursue ecumenical connections. Peter is a Director of FareShare Leicester, this project helps to feed over 2500 of the most seriously disadvantaged people in Leicestershire, using surplus food from the food industry. Peter is a keen gardener and allotmenteer, he is also interested in history and archaeology, travel – especially throughout France where he may be found most summers! He is interested in music, especially classical and they are Friends of the Philharmonia orchestra.
Associate Ministers:
Sheila Yates
Martin Macklin
Alison Macklin
Pastoral Assistant:
John Bass
St Mary's Church Broughton Astley. St Michael and All Angels Church Croft. St Michael's Church Stoney Stanton. 