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Our Team.

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) plays a vital role alongside the clergy in overseeing essential aspects of church life. This includes the careful management of church finances, the organization and conduct of worship services, and pastoral support and mission initiatives. Together, they ensure the church thrives as a community dedicated to faith and service. Their collaborative efforts are crucial in guiding the church vision and fulfilling its mission.

Bishop of Swindon Dumnonia & Wessex (UK) Rt Rev Adrian Glover

Bishop of Swindon
Dumnonia & Wessex (UK)

Rt Rev Adrian Glover (2010) -

Father Mark Paris Haines

Community/Parish Priest

Community Outreach & Homeless Support Team Leader
Rt Rev Dr. Mark Paris-Haines (2010) -

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Archdeacon 

Wiltshire & Swindon

Rev. Okoro Joshua Chiluzirim (2025) -

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Rev Sandra Torcato

Associate Priest

Fundraising & Development

Community Outreach & Homeless Support Team Leader

Rev Sandra Torcato  (2025) -

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St Catherine's Seminarian/Deacon  Community Outreach & Homeless Support Team Leader  Rev Chris Wood

Mission Deacon

St Catherine's Seminarian/Deacon

Community Outreach & Homeless Support Team Leader
 Rev Chris Wood (2025) -

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Sub-Deacon  St Catherine's Seminarian  Music Director  Seminarian Mr Dennis Porter

Sub-Deacon

St Catherine's Seminarian

Music Director

Seminarian Mr Dennis Porter  (2025) -

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Private Secretary to the  Rt Rev Dr Mark Paris-Haines Miss Helen Marks (2024)

Private Secretary to the

Rt Rev Dr Mark Paris-Haines
Miss Helen Marks (2011) -

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PCC OCAC Member

Community Outreach

Stroud Town & Swindon Town

Miss Lauren Marrett (2024) -

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Church Community Volunteer  Channy Mcadam Old Catholic Church Swindon

Church Community Volunteer

Channy Mcadam (2025) -

Church Community Volunteer  Peter Wilkie Old Catholic Church Swindon

Church Community Volunteer

Peter Wilkie (2025) -

Community Events Manager (Gloucestershire & Wiltshire)  Mr Barry James (2010)

Community Events &

Pride Events Manager

(Gloucestershire & Wiltshire)

Mr Barry James (2010) -

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Barbara Ann Gough

Church Volunteer

Barbara Ann Gough (2024) -​​

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Church Community Volunteer  Erica Martins Old Catholic Church Swindon

Church Community Volunteer 

Erica Martins (2025) -

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Church Community Volunteer & Homeless Support

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LGBTQ+ Supporter and Advice

(Non-Religous)

Rob Alanah  (2025) -

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Ceaser K9

Community Outreach

& Homeless Support K9 

Ceaser (2013) - 

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Church Community Volunteer  Brenda Pontin Old Catholic Church Swindon

Church Community Volunteer

Brenda Pontin (2025) -

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Church Community Volunteer & Homeless Support

(Christians Against Poverty) debt counsellor as well as Chaplain to Wiltshire Police.  Revd. Fr. David Knipe

O.C.A.C. Clergy Within Wiltshire.

(Christians Against Poverty) debt counsellor as well as Chaplain to Wiltshire Police.

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Revd. Fr. David Knipe

Parish of Swindon  Old Catholic Apostolic Church

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) plays a vital role alongside the clergy in overseeing essential aspects church life. This includes the careful management of church finances, the organization and conduct of worship services, and providing pastoral support and guidance for the church's mission. Together, they ensure that the church remains a welcoming and supportive community for all.

 

Bishop of Swindon - Dumnonia & Wessex (UK)

Rt Rev Adrian Glover (2010 - Present)

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Community/Parish Priest:

Rt Rev Dr. Mark Paris-Haines (2010 - Present)

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Associate Priest:

Rev Sandra Torcato  (2025 - Present)

Mission priests spread the Gospel to people who may not have heard it before. They also serve the poor and marginalized, and people of other cultures and faiths.

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Mission Priest: 

Rev Mr Chris Wood (2025 - Present)

Deacons are members of the clergy who perform a variety of duties, including liturgical services, pastoral care, and community service.​​​

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Deacon:

Seminarian Rev Mr Dennis Porter (2025 - Present)

Deacons are members of the clergy who perform a variety of duties, including liturgical services, pastoral care, and community service.

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Treasurer:

(Coming Soon)

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Secretary:

Helen Vasilaki (Retierd 2010)

Miss Helen Marks (2011 - Present)

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PCC Members:

Rt Rev Dr. Mark Paris-Haines (2010 - Present)

Rt Rev Adrian Glover (2010 - Present)

Rev Chris Wood (2010 - Present)

Miss Helen Marks (2011 - Present)

Miss Lauren Marrett (2024 - Present)

Mr Barry James (2010 - Present)

Mr Dennis Porter (2025 - Present)

Rev Sandra Torcato (2025 - Present)

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Life Members:

Chris Paris Haines

Rt Revd Mo Omar

Rt Rev Anthony Earl-Williams,

Rt Revd Dr John Bell

Rev Dr Mhoira Lauer-Patterson

Revd Judie Gelling

Revd Jane Henderson

Rt Revd Barry Frier

Revd Kurt Alleyne

Mrs Jackie Paris

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Retired & Past Clergy

Rt Revd Robert Mcbride

Bishop of Mercia and The Marches

Rt Revd Robert McBride

Father Mark's Ordaining Bishop

Deacon Ken Pontin

Deacon
Revd Ken Pontin

(2011 - Passed 2024)

Deacon Judie Gelling

Deacon
Revd Judie Gelling

(2009 - Retired 2011)

Moved to Scotland

Bishop of Wiltshire & Swindon  Rt Rev Peter White

Bishop of Wiltshire & Swindon 
Rt Rev Peter White

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(2009 - 2011)

Revd Canon Rose Omar

Bishop of Swindons Chaplain

Rev Canon Rose Omar

2010 -2012 (Moved to London)

Rt Revd Mo Omar

Suffragan Bishop of Swindon

Rt Revd Mo Omar

(2011 - Retired 2012)

Rt Revd Dr John Bell

Bishop of Swindon
Rt Revd Dr John Bell 

Who on 10th November 2013 did Consecrate Mark Paris Haines

(Retired 2013)

Revd Helen Pontin

Associate Priest
Revd Helen Pontin

(2011 - Retired 2022)

Rev Canon kersten Kirkland

Archdeacon of Swindon
Rev Canon kersten Kirkland  

(2012 - 2015)

Deacon Jason Stanley

Deacon

Revd Jason Stanley

(2011 - 2014)

Deacon Kurt Allyne

Deacon

Revd Kurt Alleyne

(2011 - 2013)

Rev Dr Mhoira Lauer-Patterson,

Archdeacon of Swindon
Rev Dr Mhoira Lauer-Patterson, 

(2010 - 2012)

Moved to Australia

Revd Jane Henderson

Associate Priest
Revd Jane Henderson

(2011 - 2013)

Moved to Wales

Anthony Earl Williams

Archbishop City of London
Rt Rev Anthony Earl-Williams, 

(16 March 1951 - 3 May 2025)

Rt Rev Rob Lees

Titular Bishop of Norfeld

Rt Rev Rob Lees 

(2009- 2011)

Rt Rev Rich Sanders

Bishop of Wiltshire
Rt Rev Rich Sanders 

(2009 - 2011)

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