Diocese of Down & Dromore

Matthew Gaw is ordained deacon

Bishop David ordained Matthew Gaw for the curacy of Donaghcloney and Waringstown at a service in Holy Trinity Waringstown on Sunday 8 September 2025. The address was given the Revd Canon Terence Cadden, Rector of Seagoe Parish.

  • Matthew Gaw and Bishop David
    Matthew Gaw and Bishop David
  • Matthew, Natalie and their children
    Matthew, Natalie and their children
  • Revd Mark Lennox (rector), Matthew, and Bishop David
    Revd Mark Lennox (rector), Matthew, and Bishop David
  • Matthew and the Preacher, Canon Terence Cadden
    Matthew and the Preacher, Canon Terence Cadden
  • The rector congratulates his new curate!
    The rector congratulates his new curate!
  • Praise Group
    Praise Group
  • Archdeacon Mark commends Matthew for ordination
    Archdeacon Mark commends Matthew for ordination
  • Natalie Gaw reads
    Natalie Gaw reads
  • Canon Terence Cadden gives the address
    Canon Terence Cadden gives the address
  • Matthew makes his declarations
    Matthew makes his declarations
  • The ordination laying on of hands
    The ordination laying on of hands
  • Congratulations Matthew!
    Congratulations Matthew!
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