St Matthew’s welcomes new vicar

Reverend Joanna Criscenti has been inducted as the new vicar of St Matthew’s Church Oxhey.

At a special service on 2 September 2026, members of the congregation and representatives from partner churches came together to see Joanna formally installed into her new role.

The service was led by the Bishop of Hertford, the Rt Revd Dr Jane Mainwaring, and attended by the Archdeacon of St Albans, the Venerable Charles Hudson.

Representatives of the community were in attendance, including Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor, and OVEG Co-Chair Rob Kirby, both of whom were invited to welcome Joanna on behalf of residents.

The installation of reverend Joanna Criscenti as vicar of St Matthew’s Church Oxhey on 2 September 2026
Reverend Joanna Criscenti with Dr Jane Mainwaring at the installation service. Image: Oxhey Village Environment Group

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