John Petty

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The Very Revd. John Petty is a former Dean of Coventry in the Church of England.

[edit] Early career and call to the priesthood

Petty was in the Army for eleven years before studying at Cuddesdon Theological College in Oxford, UK. He served his curacy in Sheffield.

[edit] Provost and Dean of Coventry

Petty became Provost at Coventry Cathedral and was later appointed Dean of Coventry; a post he held until his retirement in 2000. He is now Chaplain at Mount House Residential Home in Shrewsbury and a trustee of the Simeon Trust.