Andrew Hillier | |
|---|---|
 Hillier in 2023 | |
| Born | 5 June 1968 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 2005 to |
| Commands | Royal Navy Chaplaincy Service |
| Spouse(s) | Louise Gomm |
| Children | 1 |
Andrew Hillier (born 5 June 1968) is a British Anglican priest: he has been Chaplain of the Fleet and Archdeacon for the Royal Navy since 2021. [1]
Hillier was born on 5 June 1968 in Bournemouth [2] He was educated at Foster's School, Somerset School of Nursing and Cardiff University. He was a Staff Nurse at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton from 1992 to 2002.
His ordination training took place via the South West Ministry Training Course. He was ordained deacon in 2002 and priest in 2003. Hillier began his career with a curacy in Castle Cary.He joined the Royal Navy in 2005; and has been a naval chaplain since then. [3]
Hillier married Louise Gomm in 2022: he has one daughter. [2]
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