David Morris (priest)
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David Morris | |
|---|---|
| Bishop-designate of Bardsey Assistant Bishop of Bangor | |
| Church | Church in Wales |
| Diocese | Diocese of Bangor |
| In office | 2024 onwards |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 2010 (priest) |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Alma mater | University of Wales, Bangor |
David Thomas Morris CStJ is an Anglican priest in the Church in Wales who is assistant bishop-nominate for the Diocese of Bangor.[1]
Biography[edit]
He was born in Cymmer, Rhondda, Wales in 1986.[1] He graduated in theology from the University of Wales, Bangor, graduating with a Bachelor of Theology degree in 2007.[2] He then trained for ministry at St Michael's College, Llandaff, graduating with a Masters Degree in Theology in 2010.[1]
He was ordained in the Church in Wales as a deacon in 2009 and as a priest in 2010, at Llandaff Cathedral.[2] He was then the youngest priest in the Church in Wales.[1]
In addition to his parish ministry, Morris has been a chaplain to St John Ambulance Cymru since 2010.[1] In January 2020, he was appointed Commander of the Most Venerable Order of St John (CStJ).[3] He was appointed dean of the Priory for Wales in 2019 and is a trustee of St John Ambulance Cymru.[4]
In May 2022, Morris was appointed as Residentiary Canon at Bangor Cathedral and Director of Ministry at the Diocese of Bangor.[citation needed]
On 19 January 2024, it was announced that he would be the next Assistant Bishop of Bangor.[1] His consecration is scheduled for 11 May 2024, and will additionally be the titular Bishop of Bardsey.[1][5] At the age of 37 (at announcement), he is to become the youngest ever bishop in the Church in Wales.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h Church in Wales 2024.
- ^ a b Crockford.
- ^ London Gazette 2020.
- ^ St John's Ambulance n.d.
- ^ Anglican.ink 2024.
Bibliography[edit]
- "Second gay bishop for Wales appointed", Anglican.ink, retrieved 20 January 2024
- "History is made as Church appoints its youngest ever bishop", Church in Wales, 2024, retrieved 19 January 2024
- "Canon David Thomas MORRIS", Crockford's Clerical Directory, Church House Publishing., retrieved 20 January 2024
- "No. 62918". The London Gazette. 13 February 2020. p. 2738.
- "Meet Our Board". St John Ambulance Cymru. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
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