David Thomas Morris CStJ (born 1986) is an Anglican bishop in the Church in Wales who is assistant bishop for the Diocese of Bangor.[1]

Early life and education

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 master's degree in theology in 2010.[1]

Ordained ministry

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 took place on 11 May 2024, and he became the titular Bishop of Bardsey.[1][5] At the age of 38, he became the youngest ever bishop in the Church in Wales.[1]

Personal life

Morris is engaged to marry Marc Penny: the Church in Wales allows its clergy to enter into same-sex marriages.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Church in Wales 2024.
  2. ^ a b Crockford.
  3. ^ London Gazette 2020.
  4. ^ St John's Ambulance n.d.
  5. ^ Anglican.ink 2024.
  6. ^ bio Bardsey 2024.
  7. ^ Church Times judge 2024.

Bibliography

Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Morris_(bishop)
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