Three new Prebendaries for St Paul's
Three new Prebendaries for St Paul's
Helen Dimmock and Pauline McCalla will be installed as Lay Prebendaries and The Revd Taemin Oh as an ordained Prebendary in an Evensong service at 3pm, Sunday 1st February 2026. Bishop Emma, as Acting Bishop of London, will preside over the installation and our Dean, Andrew Tremlett, will place them in the stalls.
Prebendaries are appointed by the Bishop of London after consultation with our Dean in recognition of their work in the Diocese. As part of their roles in the Greater Chapter of St Paul’s, they are each given their own stall in the quire, are invited to preach once a year and are given a portion of the Psalms to recite each day. They play a vital role in maintaining the Cathedral’s close links with the parishes of the London Diocese.
The Bishop of London, The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, said:
“I am delighted to appoint three new Prebendaries to St Paul’s Cathedral. Their faithful service and diverse gifts will enrich the life of the Cathedral and our wider Diocese, strengthening our common witness to Christ in London. I am grateful for their commitment to prayer, pastoral care and mission, and I look forward to all that their ministry will bring.”
Helen Dimmock MBE, Ecclesiastical Secretary to the Crown and Lord Chancellor, Lay Prebendary to occupy the Prebendal Stall of Chiswick.
Helen has given faithful and impactful service to the Church of England over many years, marked by deep commitment, wisdom, and generosity of spirit. In her role as Ecclesiastical Secretary to the Crown and Lord Chancellor, she ensures both individuals and the communities they serve are can flourish. Helen is also Chair of Governors at Bishop Ramsey Church of England School and Dr Triplett’s Church of England Primary School and also serves as Lay Chair of Hillingdon Deanery.
Pauline McCalla, Mothers’ Union President for the Diocese of London, Lay Prebendary to occupy the Prebendal Stall of Wilsden.
Pauline is Mothers’ Union President for the Diocese of London, having previously served as Vice President with oversight of Willesden. Through her work with the Mothers’ Union, Pauline volunteered at the Visitors Centre at Wormwood Scrubs prison, offering compassionate support to inmates and their families.
The Reverend Taemin Oh, Dean of Cultural Diversity and Racial Justice for the Edmonton Episcopal Area, Ordained Prebendary to occupy the Prebendal Stall of Chamberlainwood.
Taemin has served as Sub-Dean of Enfield Deanery for over five years. Alongside this, he has held significant roles within the wider Diocese, serving as Dean of Cultural Diversity and Racial Justice for the Edmonton Episcopal Area and as a member of the Racial Justice Priority Group.
Taemin’s ministry among Korean Anglican communities in the United Kingdom reflects his strong pastoral heart and his ability to support culturally and linguistically diverse congregations. He has also made an important contribution to AMEN, the Anglican Minority Ethnic Network.