‘Is reconciliation possible in the midst of conflict? Coventry’s gift to the world.’
John Witcombe, who was the Dean of Coventry from 2013-2026, gives the 2026 Lord Mayor Peace Lecture. The lecture is chaired by the Lord Mayor of Coventry, Councillor Roger Bailey.
The very Reverend John Witcome Dean of Coventry 2013-2026 was ordained a priest in 1984. John has been a parish priest and a religious tutor in the last 42 years. He was awarded honorary PhDs from the University of Warwick (2022) and the University of Coventry (2023).
Thursday 12th November 2026
At 7.00 p.m. at Coventry Cathedral (doors open 6.30 p.m.)