Cathedral Staff
From Wellington Cathedral of St Paul
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Clergy
Dean
The Very Revd Frank Nelson
South African born, Frank was ordained priest in 1979 and has worked as a priest in South Africa, Hong Kong and New Zealand. He has always had a passion for Cathedrals and the unique opportunities they offer. He is particularly interested in good liturgy and music, coupled with a rigorous searching for ways to make faith relevant today while maintaining links with the past. He sees a Cathedral reaching out to a wide variety of people in many different ways.
As Dean Frank is responsible for the overall vision, work and ministry of the Cathedral and is often seen as the ’public’ face of St Paul’s.
In 2010 Frank completed an M Min with a thesis entitled "Benedict, Balance and the Deans", an examination and reflection on Benedictine Spirituality as a tool for a dean of a cathedral. It can be accessed online here - http://hdl.handle.net/10523/1800
Canon in Residence
The Revd Jenny Wilkens
Jenny joined the staff of Wellington Cathedral in July 2008. Among her chief roles is the pastoral care of parishioners. Jenny adds a wealth of parish and education experience to the Cathedral clergy team.
Chaplain to Children, Families and Choristers
The Revd Alison Camplin
Alison joined the Cathedral staff in March 2010 and has oversight of ministry to children, families and Cathedral Choristers.
Priest Associates
The Revd Dr Raymond Pelly
Raymond spends three days a week in the Cathedral as a ’praying presence’. With his wide experience and knowledge as theologian, teacher and spiritual director, he is available to people seeking faith and God.
The Revd David Major While based in the Parish of South Wairarapa, where the bulk of his ministry is exercised, David has a particular ministry from the Cathedral to Parliament.
Honorary Priest Assistants
- The Ven Judith Hardie
- The Revd Canon Richard Simpson
- The Revd Junko Preston
- The Revd Stafford Cull
Music Staff
Organist and Director of Music
Michael Stewart
Michael Stewart is at the forefront of the younger generation of choral conductors in New Zealand, as well as being one of the country’s leading concert organists. In June 2011 he was appointed Organist and Director of Music at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, after previously serving for five years as Director of Music of The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
Assistant Director of Music
Richard Apperley
Richard Apperley is the Assistant Director of Music at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, where he is responsible for accompanying the cathedral services and assisting with the direction of the cathedral's choirs. Richard formerly held the post of Assistant Organist at Lincoln Cathedral...
Honorary Sub-organist
Thomas Gaynor Appointed honorary sub-organist on 18th December 2011, Thomas Gaynor has recently completed a three-year stint as the Richard Prothero Organ Scholar.
Choir Librarian
Joan Clayton
Lay Staff
Cathedral Administrator
Irene Bignall
Hers is the voice you are most likely to hear at the end of the telephone on weekdays. Her role includes taking all bookings for Cathedral venues, the production of cathedral publications, and the multitude of non-identifiable things needing to be done about a cathedral of this size.
Cathedral Bursar
Janet Tiffin
The Bursar is responsible for all money related matters to do with the Cathedral, including queries about payments and planned giving.
It is the generous and dedicated financial giving of ordinary people that pays the bills and allows our ministries to continue and to grow. Tax certificates are issued in April each year.
Assistant Verger/Cleaner
- Alan O'Brien
