About Us
Our Team
Father Simon Bone - Oversight Rector
Father Simon joined the Benefice in January 2026. He grew up in Torpoint, and, prior to ordination, worked for Plymouth City Council and Royal Sun Alliance. He was ordained in Truro Cathedral in 2009 and the Diocese of Truro has been the home of his ministry from the beginning; from Curacy in Newquay, to Priest in Charge of the 8 Saints Cluster and latterly, with Permission to Officiate with the Godrevy team in Hayle. In addition, he has been Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands, Assistant Rural Officer, a Chaplain to the Fire Brigade and Chaplain to the Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller Community.
Fr Simon, his wife, Claire, a Transitional care Nursery Nurse in Treliske, and Franklin the Dachshund, are based in Lostwithiel.
Catherine Murphy - Benefice Administrator
Catherine is the go-to person for information on baptisms and weddings and memorial stones. She, of course, does much more besides, working for the whole benefice, but these are likely to be your main reasons for contacting her. Catherine works 9am to 11am Monday to Friday in the vestry of St Bartholomew’s Church, Lostwithiel (via North Street gate).
01208 872232 church_centre@yahoo.co.uk
Penny Philp - PCC Secretary
Email: penny981@btinternet.com 01208 873169
Amelia Bray - Churchwarden
Email: ameliajtbray@aol.com 07775 626354
The church is part of the Deanery of Trigg Minor and Bodmin, and the larger Diocese of Truro
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Celebrating St Veep and Cornish heritage - available now on eBay
Discover a selection of beautiful items celebrating the history and charm of St Veep Church and Parish.
Christmas cards - featuring a snowy scene of St Veep Parish Church, these festive cards capture the warmth and spirit of the season.
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Notecards - elegant line drawings of St Veep Church by Elizabeth St John, perfect for thank-you notes or personal messages. Sold in packs of 5 with envelopes https://ebay.us/m/dpc75F
A History of St Veep Church and Parish (Including Lerryn) - written by Andrew Foot and illustrated by Darla Morgan and Elizabeth St John, this beautifully presented book explores the story of the church and local community through the centuries https://ebay.us/m/P8kmla
All items are available now on eBay, with proceeds supporting the ongoing life and heritage of St Veep Church.
