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AN expert in Middle Eastern Archaeology, a doctor and former nurses and teachers are among the 24 people who were ordained in special services at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday (July 2).
;The newly ordained Deacons will mainly serve as curates in parishes across the Diocese of Oxford, which covers Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Below are details of the candidates, where they are to serve and a brief biography of each one.
Oxford - to be ordained at 10am
Timothy Bateman - St Aldate's, Oxford
Laura Biron-Scott - Kidlington with Hampton Poyle
Dorchester - to be ordained at 10am
Orazio Camaioni - Wantage
Fran Childs - St Peter's, Didcot
Stephen Johnson - Goring and Streatley
Ian Howard - Carterton and Brize Norton
Richard White - Cogges, Witney
Buckingham - to be ordained at 2pm
Matthew Beer - St Mary's, Bletchley
Sue Gill - St Mary's, Amersham
Heather Graham - St Andrew's, High Wycombe
Sue Lepp - Langley
Sam Muthuveloe - St Mary's, Bletchley
Alison Roberts - Aston Clinton
Danny Roberts - Buckingham Benefice
Nadine Rose - Wychert Vale Benefice
Margot Suter - Flackwell Heath
Peter Wheeler - St Mary's, Aylesbury
Berkshire - to be ordained at 6pm
Kirstie Dolphin - St Matthew's, Reading
Joy Mawdesley - St Nicolas, Newbury
Julie Mintern - St Paul's, Wokingham
Judith Ryder - Caversham, Thameside and Mapledurham
Judith Sumner - Reading Minster
Sarah Eden-Jones - Greyfriars' Reading
Gary Collins - St John and St Stephen's Reading
Please note that interviews with the ordinands must take place as early as possible. These can be arranged at any time over the next week, but at the latest, Tuesday, 28 June. After this date they will be on a pre-ordination retreat and will not be contactable. For more details contact Jo Duckles on 07880 716761.
Biographies:
Tim Bateman - St Aldate's, Oxford
Aged 24, Tim returns to Oxford to begin his curacy.
Tim studied undergraduate theology at Oxford and obtained an MA in his ordination training at St Mellitus, London.
He moves from Twickenham with his wife Claire.
Tim plays sport and music to relax, and enjoys adventuring in the world.
Laura Biron-Scott - Kidlington with Hampton Poyle
Laura Biron-Scott trained for ministry at Westcott House and SEITE (the South East Institute of Theological Education).
During her training, she carried out placements in Munich and in Charlottesville, Virginia, as a visiting student at Virginia Theological Seminary.
Laura previously worked as a junior research fellow and lecturer in philosophy.
Orazio Camaioni - Wantage
Orazio was born in Italy of an English mother and Italian Father.
Married to Silvia, a Human Resources professional, he taught Classics and obtained a PhD in Latin Philology from the University of Reading.
He then began his Ordination training at St Stephen's House, where he read Theology (PgDip).
;Fran Childs - St Peter's, Didcot Much of my working life, at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, was in health and safety. I was licensed as a Licensed Lay Minister in 2004. I am a Franciscan Tertiary and my 'escapes' are horses and trying to play my oboe. I look forward to serving my home parish of St Peter's Didcot.
Stephen Johnson - Goring and Streatley
My two years at Ridley Hall, Cambridge have been a real gift, but now it's time to return to the Diocese, to see what God has in store. I'm married with two girls. I have a background in church youth work, working with world mission and international development charities.
Ian Howard - Carterton and Brize Norton
After 34 years teaching Modern Languages and Classics in Secondary Schools, Ian is delighted to be the new Assistant Curate at Carterton and Brize Norton. Married with two grown-up children, Ian enjoys singing, drama, reading, learning new languages and playing tennis and fives.
Richard White - Cogges, Witney
Rich is married to Catherine and they have two boys, Ben and Joshua, and Isla the dog.
Rich trained at St Mellitus College, London, whilst serving a three year placement at St Mary's, Cogges. Rich loves fishing (particularly when it involves a boat), playing games, and dog walks.
Matt Beer - St Mary's, Bletchley
I grew up in South Africa in a loving and supportive home.
I have always been passionate about Christ and the Bible and communicating that to those around.
A call to ordination in 2010 led to theological college in Cambridge.
I am a keen gardener and musician.
Sue Gill - St Mary's, Amersham
After studying oriental languages and Middle Eastern archaeology at Cambridge, Sue worked on excavations in Iraq and Syria in the mid-1980s.
She met her husband, St. John Simpson, there. He is now a senior curator at the British Museum.
For nearly 30 years she has worked in public sector audit.
Heather Graham - St Andrew's, High Wycombe
I am married to Phil and have four adult children.
I enjoy getting to know people, as reflected in my work as a counsellor and pastoral worker, and in supporting families of those with additional needs.
I enjoy hiking, reading, doing word puzzles and playing board games with friends and family.
Sue Lepp - Langley
I am from Calgary, Canada and was a Macmillan Nurse in London before coming to train for Ordained Ministry. Some of my favourite things: are travelling home to Canada to see family and friends, the island of Maui, and great conversation over great food with great friends.
Sam Muthuveloe - St Mary's, Bletchley
GP in Milton Keynes, charity worker in Sri Lanka - Hope Outreach UK, son of a clergyman, married to a psychiatrist with two daughters. A one time soldier in the Sri Lankan Army and member of the Rowing Crew and now a keen tennis player.
Alison Roberts - Aston Clinton
I have been married for over 40 years with two children both now married and three grandchildren.
My past profession was in nursing followed by Family Therapy.
Then I retired, but God had different ideas. I have the joy and privilege of returning home to serve the same benefice were I have lived for over 35 years.
Danny Rodgers - Buckingham Benefice
I have been married to Alison for five years. I love playing tennis, football, squash and badminton.
I'm a big Springsteen fan.
I'm a huge Arsenal fan. I am excited about beginning life in ordained ministry and serving my title at Buckingham Parish Church.
Nadine Rose - Haddenham
For the last 18 years my family and I have lived in a village near Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.
I enjoy walking our two black labrador dogs in the beautiful countryside around us.
My hobbies include reading, cooking, socialising and attending a weekly bootcamp class.
Margot Suter - Flackwell Heath
Having lived and travelled abroad I have a keen interest in all things geographical.
While raising our family I worked in pre-schools and have a passion for small people and their learning.
I enjoy walking and sewing and attempting the odd crossword puzzle.
Peter Wheeler - St Mary's, Aylesbury
Pete will be Curate in the Aylesbury Deanery and St Mary's Parish. He's married to Ali, with two teenagers Jacob and Ellamay. Pete has worked as a music producer, and worship pastor.
He's also a qualified garden designer.
His creative time involves making wine; not enough golf; and keeping chickens.
Kirstie Dolphin - St Matthew's, Reading
I grew up in the church but wandered away as a teenager and after twenty odd years in the wilderness of high living I found God.
The Alpha course and my now vicar husband played a large part in this and great friends who never gave up on me.
Joy Mawdesley - St Nicolas, Newbury
Becoming a Christian as a teenager, church has always been part of my life.
However, the idea of being ordained has been something of a journey after 25 years in social work.
In my spare time I enjoy dog-walking, being with family, watching Friends with my teenagers and baking flapjack.
Julie Mintern - St Paul's, Wokingham
Julie says she is blessed with a wonderful family.
She is wife to Keith, mum to many and Granny to more. Her faith has been lived out in education.
She is a former teacher, headteacher and Diocesan Education Adviser.
She loves church music - from Presbyterian youth in Northwood to Anglican evensong in Cambridge to St Peter's Didcot. She is a Francophile, thanks to her dear departed parents.
Judith Ryder - Caversham, Thameside and Mapledurham
Aged 20, I had all sorts of ideas about where I would travel and what I would do in life.
None of them would have had me and now I am aged 40, in England, married, with four children, and about to be ordained in the Church of England.
It seems the right path.
Judith Sumner - Reading Minster
Andy and I have four lovely children aged between 16 and 23.
I trained at Ripon College Cuddesdon. Having worked with children for most of my life, I am looking forward to a curacy in central Reading.
I love walking my dog, art, tea, coffee, chatting and lots of silent prayer.
Sarah Eden-Jones - Greyfriars, Reading
Sarah Eden Jones is an Oxford graduate and former political lobbyist.
Trained at St Mellitus College, she is excited to serve in vibrant and growing Reading. Married, with two children, she is moving back to the diocese after living in London, Bermuda and Sussex. She is a fair-weather sailer and determined skier.
Gary Collins - St John's and St Stephen's, Reading
Artist, thinker, parent, husband, facilitator, writer and swimmer; I am a creative, sensitive and experimental person wrestling with faith and theology in postmodern culture. I am passionate about music, community, story, education, imagination, and spiritual exploration. I coordinate a number of artistic events, including an arts festival in our garden.