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The Ordination Of Chris Swannell

Monday, August 13th, 2018

On July 22 Chris Swannell was ordained into the priesthood after a 13 year wait since he was ordained deacon. Arch Bishop John Paterson presided with Bishop Jim White ordaining Chris. It was a long awaited joyful occasion held at Christ Church Whangarei because of the anticipated largeย  number of friends, well wishers, clergy and family who attended. The Reverend Chris Swannell presided at his first service on August 5.

The ordination of Chris Swannell