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Benefice Details for Heavitree and Saint Mary Steps

Archdeaconry: Exeter
Deanery: Christianity

Clergy in the benefice

The Rev Andrew Johnson
Assistant Curate

Elm Brook House, 348 Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 6HF
Tel: 01392 425201
Email The Rev Andrew Johnson

The Rev Andrew Johnson
Assistant Curate

Elm Brook House, 348 Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 6HF
Tel: 01392 425201
Email The Rev Andrew Johnson

Parishes in the benefice

Heavitree with St Paul Exeter

Saint Mary Steps

Heavitree with St Paul Exeter

Saint Mary Steps

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