Canon Christopher Matthews
Canon Christopher MATTHEWS (Parish Priest)
Canon Chris was born in Wallasey in the Wirral and after working for the Diocesan Youth Service and Catholic Children’s Society was ordained to the priesthood on 26 May 2007. He served as Assistant Priest in The Cathedral before becoming Parish Priest of Sacred Heart & Saint Peter’s parish in Wythenshawe in 2014. In 2016 he was appointed as Parish Priest of Saint Philip Neri parish in Birkenhead and then as Dean and a Canon of The Cathedral in 2021. Canon Chris was delighted to be appointed here as Parish Priest in 2025. Alongside his parish work, Canon Chris is the Episcopal Vicar for Worship, Diocesan Master of Liturgical Ceremonies and Director of our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. He also enjoys cooking and trips to the theatre!
Fr. John DALY (Retired)
Fr. John is a native of Co. Longford, Ireland and like many of his generation studied for the Priesthood to serve on the English mission. He was educated in St. John’s Seminary Waterford and ordained by Bishop Michael Russell in Holy Trinity Cathedral Waterford on the 6th June 1971.
Fr. John has served the Shrewsbury Diocese with enthusiasm and faithfulness until his last appointment as Parish Priest of St Anne’s Nantwich for seventeen years. He was the Director of the Children’s Society for many years, and now he lives in an adjacent Apartment at St. Hugh’s as a happily retired priest. Fr. John is always willing to help us in any way and we are grateful for his kindness and support.
His hobby: Golfing, walking, reading, music and watching sport with good companions…
He enjoys: Visits to Ireland and cooking a good Sunday meal!