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David Morris (bishop)
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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]
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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] He served his curacy in Merthyr Tydfil, and was then a parish priest in South Cardiff and in the Vale of Glamorgan.[3] In addition to his parish roles, he was a diocesan vocations advisor and then the diocesan director of ordinands.[3] In May 2022, he was appointed as Residentiary Canon at Bangor Cathedral and Director of Ministry at the Diocese of Bangor.[3]
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).[4] He was appointed dean of the Priory for Wales in 2019 and is a trustee of St John Ambulance Cymru.[5]
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 was given the suffragan title of Bishop of Bardsey.[1][6] At the age of 38, he became the youngest ever bishop in the Church in Wales.[1]
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Personal life
Morris is engaged to marry Marc Penny: the Church in Wales allows its clergy to enter into same-sex marriages.[7][8]
References
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