Andrew Hillier Explained

Honorific Prefix:The Venerable
Andrew Hillier
Birth Date:1968 6, df=y
Allegiance:United Kingdom
Branch:Royal Navy
Serviceyears:2005 to
Commands:Royal Navy Chaplaincy Service
Spouse:Louise Gomm
Children:1

Andrew Hillier (born 5 June 1968) is a British Anglican priest: he has been Chaplain of the Fleet and Archdeacon for the Royal Navy since 2021.

Early life and career

Hillier was born on 5 June 1968 in Bournemouth[1] He was educated at Foster's School, Somerset School of Nursing and Cardiff University. He was a Staff Nurse at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton from 1992 to 2002.

Ordained ministry

His ordination training took place via the South West Ministry Training Course. He was ordained deacon in 2002 and priest in 2003. Hillier began his career with a curacy in Castle Cary.He joined the Royal Navy in 2005; and has been a naval chaplain since then.

Personal life

Hillier married Louise Gomm in 2022: they have one daughter.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hillier, Ven. Andrew, (born 5 June 1966), Chaplain of the Fleet and Archdeacon of the Royal Navy, since 2021. . Oxford University Press . 16 May 2021 . en . 1 December 2022.