The ordination of priests took place on 4th July 2026 at Canterbury Cathedral, with our very own Sally Willins being ordained as part of the service! The service was livestreamed at St Nicholas Church for people to watch who couldn't make it to the Cathedral. 

Sally said the following: 

"I have served as a Reader since November 2000 in the village parishes of the Wantsum Benefice. My husband, Paul, and I have lived in the village of Minster in Thanet for over 43 years.

"Following a personally fruitful two year Vacancy period, I was invited to consider taking The Dover Pathway to ordination. A call to ordination was not something I had explored before: I felt Reader ministry was where my gifts were best utilised.

"By God's grace, and with support and affirmation, here I am! I feel ready and eager to serve our benefice communities in different and exciting ways."

Congratulations to Sally!

You can find out about those who were ordained on the day here: https://www.canterburydiocese.org/news/latest-news/meet-the-diocese-of-canterburys-2026-ordinands.php