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Priory priest on move


Reverend Canon Hugh Williams of the Priory Church, Christchurch, is returning to where his ministry began in central London, to become Preacher of the Charterhouse, a historic school as well as taking the role of deputy master.

The reverend arrived at the Priory in 1993. He said: “I’ll miss Christchurch and its people. It’s been a marvellous place to live in and for my family to grow up.

“But it’s difficult too because although people are supportive, they have also been upset.”

Mr Williams leaves on April 26.

Comments(7)

fartington says...
7:46pm Tue 26 Jan 10

I am so sorry Father Hugh is leaving
us. He brought me back to the Church, he christened my daughter and my grandaughter, and he married my daughter and her husband (though not necessarily in that order!!!!!).

Father Hugh's wish to move on must be respected, and I wish him 'God Speed' on his future journey in life. May the Holy Spirit be with him. I hope the powers that be appoint a vicar even half as good as he is.

Thank you, Father.

Fightingback says...
2:14pm Wed 27 Jan 10

Move to London he must be mad - God help him!

I trust he is taking the stone effigy of himself with him?

twynham says...
7:02pm Wed 27 Jan 10

Despite having no faith, the various family services or memorials I have attended at the Priory have always been enjoyable, partly because it is such a beautiful building but mostly because of Hugh Edwards, a wonderful man, full of humanity and charm and a wicked sense of humour.
I’ll miss seeing your cheery face around town Hugh.
May your God be with you at Charterhouse. (which surely is in Sussex???)

fartington says...
8:01pm Wed 27 Jan 10

Wrong Charterhouse, Twyneham, as I understand it Father Hugh is returning to his roots in the City of London at the Charterhouse School.....I will check on Sunday, though.

fartington says...
8:04pm Wed 27 Jan 10

By the way, Twyneham, it's Hugh WILLIAMS.

twynham says...
7:12am Thu 28 Jan 10

Where on earth did I get Edwards from?!?

Yet another senior moment.

Thanks for the info on Charterhouse.

P.S. It's twynham!

fartington says...
8:27pm Thu 28 Jan 10

sorry, twynham


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