MANY happy faces were seen leaving Worcester Cathedral after the Diocese appointed its latest priests and deacons.
A total of 15 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese.
Nine candidates have completed their first year and were ordained Priests in the Cathedral, so they can now preside at the Holy Communion, while a further six candidates were ordained Deacons and are entering their first year of training as a curate.
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The ordination services were led by the Bishop of Worcester, Dr John Inge or the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick.
Jamie Klair, who became the Deacon of All Saints with St Helens in Worcester, has only just arrived in the city.
He said he is looking forward to serving Worcester in his new role.
In Droitwich, Giles Joiner, a newly appointed priest, said it was rewarding meeting people threw different situations and helping them discover God.
He added: "It has been a real joy seeing God work in the lives of those we encounter and to have been able to play a small part in helping people discover the love that God has for them.
"To meet with people through many different situations in their lives and to be His hands and feet in those moments has been a real honour.
"Ahead of my priest, I am looking forward to the privilege of being able to invite people to God’s table."
The appointed Deacons in Worcestershire:
- Claire Cox, who will be serving at St Mary’s Church, Oldswinford, Stourbridge
- Jamie Klair, who will be serving at All Saints with St Helens in Worcester
- Jayne Parker, who will be serving in the benefice of Pershore w Pinvin, Wick & Birlingham
- Ben Somervell, who will be serving at Holy Trinity Church in Old Hill, Dudley
- Esther Treasure, who will be serving in the Dudley Team
- Richard Wood, who will be serving in the Worcester Southeast Team
The appointed Priests in Worcestershire:
- Rachel Colthurst, who serves in the Severnside Parishes
- Andy Green, who serves in the benefice of Evesham w Norton & Lenchwick and at Evesham and Pershore Community Hospitals
- Caroline Green, who serves in the benefice of Evesham w Norton & Lenchwick
- Sarah Jayne Hewitt, who serves at St Stephen’s in the Redditch Holy Trinity Team
- Giles Joiner, who serves in the Saltway Team, Droitwich
- Sarah Roberts-Malpass, who serves at St. Thomas’ Church in Stourbridge
- Adam Wharton, who serves at Malvern College and Great Malvern Priory
- Paul Wilcox, who serves in the West Worcester Beacon Group
- James Williams, who serves in Malvern Link with Cowleigh
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