Michael Knight ordained to the Diaconate

Bishop John ordained Michael Knight to the permanent diaconate on Sunday, 22nd July 2007, at the church of Our Lady of Gillingham. Four priests and twelve deacons took part in the ceremony.

Deacon Michael is married to Gillian. They have two daughters, Katie and Victoria, and a son, Alex.

Deacon Michael has been appointed to the Chatham deanery and will exercise his pastoral ministry in the parish of Our Lady of Gillingham.

Michael listens to the Bishop's address

Prostration during the Litany

The Prayer of Consecration

Bishop John greets the new deacon with a sign of peace

The deacons present welcome the new member of the diaconal college

Holy Communion

Father Geoffrey Pointer welcomes the new deacon

Bishop John blesses Deacon Michael and his wife, Gillian

Procession at the end of the Ordination Mass