Revd Fr John Matthews BTh(hons) DPT, DMS

Ordained Deacon: 2002   Priest: 2003 (Wales)

Chaplaincy Background:

School Board Chair and Chaplain of Llandygai Church Controlled school (as vicar)

Chaplain of Tregarth Church controlled school (as vicar)

Anglican Schools  inspector Section 50 (Church In Wales)  2011 -2019

Vicar of Havelock North Parish 2019 – present

Board Member Hereworth 2019 – present.

Chaplaincy cover 2 terms 2020 – 2021

Acting Chaplain (Archdeacon) 2024

Full Chaplain 2024 – present

It has been a joy to join Hereworth at such a pivotal time in its history and to move the chaplaincy model into a new phase of development.  Since 2024 the Chaplaincy has become a tangible part of the parish, reconnecting after a gap of 25 years.   It is a delight to build on the progress made by the 2 preceding Anglican Chaplains and now there are effective links across the whole parish network between the youngest child and the eldest great grandparent in elder care.  It is a privilege to support our Religious Education teacher, and to be able to take the lead in responding to pastoral needs within school families whether they be students or teachers or ancillary staff.

I am a proud Welshman, Husband of a very talented Priest (Sue) and Dog-parent. I love Church music, liturgy and being a community Priest.