Clergy & Staff at Guildford Cathedral

The Dean, after the Bishop, is the senior priest in the Diocese. He is a member of the Bishop’s Senior Staff Team and Chairman of the reference Group for the Board of Social Responsibility.

The Dean is a member of the Court of the University of Surrey, the Fabric Advisory Committee of Salisbury Cathedral and the Guildford Diocesan Advisory Committee.

He also relates closely to the County and Civic Communities, is an Honorary President of Guildford Choral Society, and he broadcasts regularly on BBC Southern Counties Radio.

The Precentor is responsible for the Music and Liturgy of the Cathedral. 

Nicholas is a Trustee of the Music Development Foundation, a Member of  the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England, the Diocesan Advisory Committee, the Diocesan Worship Committee and a Consultant to English Heritage.

Whilst a Residentiary Canon playing a full part in the life of the Cathedral, Andrew’s field of ministry is focused on the University of Surrey, which shares Stag Hill with the Cathedral.

As part of a team of chaplains, Andrew is involved in pastoral care of students and staff, in playing an active part in building and promoting an understanding of faith and between faiths and fostering good relationships in the wider life of the University community.

Andrew comes to Guildford with a background of parish ministry in London and Basingstoke. A Benedictine Oblate of Alton Abbey, he is currently pursuing doctoral studies at King’s College, London.

Nancy Ford is Guildford Cathedral's Priest Vicar and takes her part in leading and assisting at services both on Sundays and weekdays.

Nancy was Chaplain to the Bishop of Guildford from 2005 to 2010.