David Morris (bishop)
David Morris | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Bardsey Assistant Bishop of Bangor | |
| Church | Church in Wales |
| Diocese | Diocese of Bangor |
| In office | 2024 to present |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 2010 (priest) |
| Consecration | 11 May 2024 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1986 (age 37–38) |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Alma mater | University of Wales, Bangor |
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[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]
Ordained ministry[edit]
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[edit]
Morris is engaged to marry Marc Penny: the Church in Wales allows its clergy to enter into same-sex marriages.[6][7]
References[edit]
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.
- "Bishop of Bardsey". Church in Wales. The Representative Body of the Church in Wales. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- Martin, Francis (17 May 2024). "Bishop of Lancaster: I cannot judge Welsh bishop". Church Times. Archived from the original on 18 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.