Paul Vrolijk

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Paul Dick Vrolijk (born 1964) is an Anglican priest and former leader within the Church of England. He served as Senior Chaplain and Canon Chancellor of the Pro-Cathedral of Holy Trinity, Brussels 2015-2023, [1] [2] and Archdeacon of the North West Europe archdeaconry of the Diocese in Europe 2016-2020. [3]

Vrolijk was educated at the Delft University of Technology and Trinity College, Bristol. He was ordained deacon in 2004 and priest in 2005. He was Non-stipendiary minister at St Michael, Stoke Gifford Bristol. He then served at Bordeaux, Chancelade, Limeuil, Lot-et-Garonne and Monteton, before coming to Brussels.

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References

  1. "Appointments". Church Times. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  2. "Resignations and retirements". Church Times. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  3. "Paul Dick Vrolijk" . Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing . Retrieved 25 May 2017.