Mr Brooks, who is Vicar of St Paul’s Church in New Street, is the temporary replacement for the outgoing the Very Rev Bob Key.
Mr Key is leaving the Island after 11 years to become part of a team developing a new strategy for mission and evangelism for the diocese of Bath and Wells.
The appointment process for the next Dean is now under way.
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