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The Dean

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The Very Rev. Michael Davies

Anglican Dean of Ballarat

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The Very Rev’d. Michael Davies has served as the Anglican Dean of Ballarat since February 2022.

 

Ordained priest in the Diocese of Newcastle NSW in 2000, Michael has served as rector in both rural and urban parishes. Between 2012-2014, Michael enjoyed a two year stint in sector-ministry as an Associate Chaplain with the Mission to Seafarers at the Port of Newcastle, before returning to parish ministry on the NSW Central Coast. 

 

Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts degree - majoring in classics and history,
and a Master of Theology degree.

 

Michael enjoys walking around Lake Wendouree, listening to classical and
choral music - especially that of Edward Elgar - and finishing the day with the occasional glass of Ballantines and soda. 

Associate clergy

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The Rt. Rev. Dr Mark Burton

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+Mark was ordained deacon and priest in Melbourne in 1990 in Melbourne and held a series of appointments including Archbishop’s Chaplain. He served as a chaplain in the Royal Australian Navy until 2006, when he was consecrated
as a bishop in the diocese of Perth. +Mark is married to Rena.

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The Rev. Anne McKenna

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Anne was born in Ireland but is very much an Aussie. She worked in the health sector before answering God’s call to Ministry. She studied theology at St Mark’s College Canberra and Charles Sturt University. Anne was one of the first women ordained in Ballarat Diocese.

Following her retirement from Parish life she travelled Australia for two years before finally settling in Ballarat.

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The Rev. Dr Mark Garner

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Rev. Dr Mark Garner taught language and communication at universities in several countries. After ordination into the Scottish Episcopal Church, he served for 8 years as Head of a C of E university college in London. He conducts regular series of Bible studies at the cathedral; they are also available on Zoom for the whole diocese.

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The Rev. Grant Bullen

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Grant worked mainly as a parish priest in Adelaide and Melbourne, but also in clergy formation and church welfare (Anglicare). His special focus in ministry is contemplative spirituality. He is an experienced retreat conductor, spiritual director and teacher in spiritual formation. In partnership with the Cathedral, Grant cares for Quiet Voice,

a ministry in spirituality.

Employed staff

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Lyndell Allen

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Director of Music

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Leigh Askew


Cathedral Organist

Volunteer Lay Leaders

Adam Blackmore

Head Server & Sacristan

Cathedral Council Secretary

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Lois Byrnes

Cathedral Shop

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Gillian Canavan

Cathedral Council Treasurer 

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Carol Cochrane

Children’s ministry

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Rod Cochrane
Children’s ministry

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Sheena Johnson
Health & Safety Coordinator

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Lorraine Jones

Music Librarian

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Mary Mitchell
Pew Sheet Editor

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Wayne Mitchell
Parish Recorder

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Mike Robins
Property Warden

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Bron Sozanski
Concert Coordinator
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Maria Sozanski
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Floral Coordinator

Catering Manager (external events)

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Euan Thompson
Secretary

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Louise Tonkin
Hospitality Coordinator

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Annette Vaarzon Morel
Health & Safety Coordinator

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Cath Zala
People’s Warden, Safe Church Officer, Roster Clerk

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