The Parish of Prestbury

The Ordination as Priest of
Paul Alexander Kish
by the Bishop of Gloucester

Saturday 3 July 1999

The St Nicolas' servers leading the priests from other churches

 The St Nicolas' servers leading the priests from other churches through the grounds of the Priory before the ceremony
Bishop: Do you believe, so far as you know your own heart, that God has called you to the office and work of a priest in his Church?

I believe that God has called me.
Procession leading into St Mary's Part of the procession leading into St Mary's Church.

Seen here are

  • the Diocesian Director of Ordinands
  • The Deacon (Fr Paul)
  • The Parish Clergy (Fr Stephen & Fr Michael)
  • The Church Wardens (Eileen Jones, Peter Attwood, Ken Bradbury, Dr Bob Lyle)
  • Bishop David of Gloucester
  • The Bishop's Chaplain 
Bishop: Send down the Holy Spirit upon your servant Paul for the office and work of a priest in your Church.

Fr Paul after the ceremony

 Fr Paul at St Mary's after the ceremony

Before the Service     First Celebration     Parish Lunch

The Parish of Prestbury