Michael Gilbertson (priest)

Michael Robert Gilbertson (born 18 August 1961) is the current Archdeacon of Chester.

Early life and education edit

Born in Stockport on 18 August 1961, he was educated at Stockport Grammar School and New College, Oxford.

After a career in the Civil Service he trained for the Anglican ministry at Cranmer Hall, Durham.

He lives in Huntington, Chester with his wife Jenny. They have two adult children.

Ordained ministry edit

He was ordained in 1997. He was a curate at St Matthew's, Surbiton then Vicar of All Saints, Stranton, Hartlepool before his appointment as archdeacon in May 2010.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ Murphy, Liam. "New archdeacon of Chester appointed". Liverpool Daily Post, 11 May 2010. Retrieved on 25 May 2013.
Church of England titles
Preceded by Archdeacon of Chester
2010–present
Incumbent