14/06/2025
Malcolm retired in January 2025 after seventeen years of service as Director of Mission and Public Affairs, and later as Director of Faith and Public Life. In these roles, he led the Church’s engagement with public policy, ethics, and social issues, helping to shape its voice in the national conversation.
William Nye, Secretary General of the Archbishops’ Council, said: “I am delighted that Malcolm’s ministry over many years, both in the NCIs and previously, has been recognised in this way. He has been a great servant of the Church, and a great contributor to the Church’s public witness in our nation.”
Throughout his ministry, Malcolm brought theological depth and practical wisdom to the Church’s engagement with society. His work spanned a wide range of issues, from interfaith relations and social justice to bioethics and public policy, always rooted in a vision of the Church as a faithful and thoughtful presence in public life.
Reflecting on the announcement, Malcolm Brown said: “I am deeply moved to receive this honour. For over 45 years I have cared deeply about how the church engages with the issues and concerns that arise lives at work and in the community, and I have been fortunate to have had roles where I could pursue that theme.
“But in every role, I have worked in teams with first rate colleagues - and nothing I have achieved could have been done without them.
“So in accepting this honour, I have them all very much in mind.”
Malcolm’s ministry has included parish leadership, academic work, and national policy engagement. His work was characterised by thoughtful leadership, deep commitment to the common good, and a lasting contribution to the Church’s voice in the public square.