Philip Hesketh

Philip John Hesketh (born 15 November 1964) is an Anglican clergyman.

Since June 2016, Dr Hesketh serves as the Dean of Rochester, head of the Chapter of Rochester Cathedral and the most senior priest in the Diocese of Rochester.

Early life and education Born in 1964 at Southport, Lancashire, the son of Ronald Hesketh, a kinsman of the Hesketh-Fleetwood baronets, and Jacquline née Matthew, he was brought up on the Isle of Man, and educated at St Ninian's High School, Douglas. On 26 February 2016, it was announced that he would be the next Dean of Rochester. He was installed as Dean at Rochester Cathedral during a service on 19 June 2016.

Personal life In 1989, Hesketh is married Sugina Kamalagharan, a medical doctor; and was awarded an honorary doctorate by Canterbury Christ Church University in 2023.

Styles The Reverend Dr Philip Hesketh (1994–2005) The Reverend Canon Dr Philip Hesketh (2005–2016) The Very Reverend Dr Philip Hesketh (2016–2019) The Very Reverend Dr Philip Hesketh (2019–)