A new Priest will continue serving at St Stephen’s Church in Guernsey after his recent ordination.
William Mason has already served the congregation at St Stephen’s Church as a Curate and Deacon, before continuing his studies.
A spokesperson said “special services” were held at Salisbury Cathedral last weekend to ordain 11 priests and 8 deacons who will now serve communities across Dorset, Wiltshire, and the Channel Islands.
Among them was Mr Mason.
As part of his ordination, his hands were anointed, symbolising that he is now God’s hands in the world. As priests, he and his peers can now lead Holy Communion services and conduct weddings.
The ordinations were carried out by the Bishop of Salisbury, Rt Revd Stephen Lake, with the Bishop of Sherborne, Rt Revd Karen Gorham and the Bishop of Ramsbury, Rt Revd Dr Andrew Rumsey.
Bishop Robert Atwell, former Bishop of Exeter, spoke at both ordination services.
“Your task is to make the love of God visible…it’s a wonderful adventure and a life-giving enterprise,” he said.
Bishop of Salisbury, The Rt Revd Stephen Lake said: “The ordinations of deacons and priests are a highlight in my ministry as Bishop. This weekend was particularly special as two people I’ve known for over 20 years were priested. One was a toddler in my parish in Poole when I was vicar and another, I had the privilege of journeying with as he came to faith.”