Gary Hartill to be Priest in Charge of St Chad, Coseley

The Bishop of Worcester is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Gary Hartill as Priest in Charge of the Benefice of St Chad, Coseley also to be, on the retirement of Fr Julian Mott, Priest in Charge of the Benefice of St James, Lower Gornal.

Gary is currently Assistant Priest in the Parish of Saint Mark’s, Ocker Hill, Tipton in the Diocese of Lichfield.  Prior to ordination, he studied at Queen’s Theological College in Birmingham while working as an HGV driver. He has been married to Carole for 27 years and she has supported him throughout his journey to ordination.  They have two children, Jacob and Jessica.

Bishop John will license Gary Hartill as Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Coseley St Chad at 6.30 pm on Thursday 22 October. 

Please remember Gary and Carole and their family in your prayers as they prepare to move.