Our Parish

The Church of England has responsibility for the pastoral and spiritual care of everyone living in the country, regardless of the individuals' beliefs or faith commitments. Geographical parishes guarantee this universal 'cure of souls' and St Mary-le-Bow honours the obligations of its distinctive parish ministry by engaging with the businesses of the area.

The map shows the area of the City that falls within the parish of St Mary-le-Bow.

The Revd George R. Bush has been Rector of St Mary-le-Bow since 2002.

Born in north London, he was educated at St John’s College, Cambridge, and went on to train for ordination at Ripon College Cuddesdon and (briefly) at United Theological College, Bangalore. He was ordained in 1985 to a parish in inner-city Leeds.

He was then Chaplain of St John’s College, Cambridge, before returning to London, first as Vicar of St Anne’s Hoxton, and now Rector of

St Mary-le-Bow.

He is a Past President of Sion College, and trustee of a number of charities. In 2008-9 he was Chaplain to Sheriff George Gillon CC.

The Revd Rosamond McDowell was licensed

as assistant curate at St Mary-le-Bow in September 2009.

She grew up in Egypt and Northern Ireland, read Mathematics and Law at Clare College Cambridge, later qualifying as a solicitor.

She is a partner in the City law firm Collyer Bristow LLP, specialising in estate planning.

Ordained in 2005, Rosamond served her title in Hammersmith. Her current role at St Mary-le-Bow dovetails during the week with her work in the City.

She is married to Tim, has two young children, Mark and Iona, and lives in Teddington.

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