Peter Howell-Jones

Peter Howell-Jones (born 1962) is a British Anglican priest. He has been the Dean of Blackburn since his installation at Blackburn Cathedral on 25 March 2017. He was previously vice-dean and a residentiary canon of Chester Cathedral from 2011.

On Friday 27th June 2025 the Bishop of Blackburn, the Rt Revd Philip North, announced that Peter Howell-Jones had been suspended from his post as Dean of Blackburn pending the outcome of a complaint made under the Clergy Disciplinary Measure.

Early life and education Howell-Jones was born in 1962 in Liverpool, England. He was educated at Hillfoot Hey High School, a comprehensive school in Liverpool. He then worked as an "impresario for a leading music tour operator".

Since 2005, Howell-Jones's ministry has been based at one of the Church of England's cathedrals, and he has served on the executive of the Association of English Cathedrals since June 2014. He was installed as dean during a service at Blackburn Cathedral on 25 March 2017. As Dean of Blackburn, he is 'first among equals' at Blackburn Cathedral and the senior priest of the Diocese of Blackburn.

Personal life Howell-Jones is married to Sian. Together they have four children: two sons and two daughters.