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Holywell: Father Dominic Cawdell set for final service
Father Dominic Cawdell, as well as wardens and church officers, are among those set to leave the Holywell and Greenfield Churches community in coming weeks.
Father Cawdell sent a letter of resignation as vicar of those areas to the Bishop of St. Asaph.
He announced his decision during Sunday Eucharist services at St Peter's, Holywell, and Holy Trinity, Greenfield.
A post, now deleted, from the Holywell and Greenfield Churches Facebook page stated that the 'situation has become toxic for everyone involved' and 'there seems to be no clear end in sight'.
Father Cawdell has decided to step down for 'the sake of his physical and mental wellbeing'.
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It has now been confirmed that he will take his last Sunday Service on June 29.
A statement from Holywell and Greenfield Churches read: "It was announced today that Father Dominic's Last Sunday Service as Vicar of Holywell will be 11am on 29th June in St Peter's Church - followed by a Bring and Share Lunch."
News of the vicar's departure has been met with disappointment from the community.
Many people have described him as a 'wonderful man' and a number of fundraisers have also been set up to support him upon his departure.
A spokesperson for the Diocese of St Asaph previously said: 'The Bishop and his senior staff have been engaged with a challenging and sensitive situation in the churches in Holywell and the Estuary and Mountain Mission Area for some time.
"They continue to be committed to resolving the issues, with the wellbeing of all involved being the paramount concern. For that reason, it would be inappropriate to comment publicly on any details.'
