David Morris | |
|---|---|
| Assistant Bishop of Bangor | |
| Church | Church in Wales |
| Diocese | Diocese of Bangor |
| In office | 2024 to present |
| Other post(s) | Titular Bishop of Bardsey (2024–present) Priory Dean of St John Ambulance Cymru (2019–present) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 2010 (priest) |
| Consecration | 11 May 2024 by Andy John |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1986 (age 38–39) |
| 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]
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]
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]
Morris is engaged to marry Marc Penny: the Church in Wales allows its clergy to enter into same-sex marriages. [6] [7]