Parish Team
Fr. Mark Vickers
Fr. Mark was appointed parish priest of Holy Ghost & St. Stephen in September 2015. Born and raised in Lincolnshire, he studied History at Durham University and practised with one of the city law firms before studying for the priesthood at the English College, Rome. Ordained in 2003, Fr. Mark served in parishes in Kingsbury, Ruislip, Burnt Oak and Hatfield before coming to Shepherd’s Bush. He maintains an interest in travel, reading and writing, having published a number of works on Church History.
Sherry Samele
Sherry has worked as the parish secretary/administrator since 2005. Born in Chelsea but raised in Shepherds Bush since early childhood, Sherry is a parishioner of Holy Ghost & St Stephen. Sherry studied at the Sion-Manning RC Girls School, St Charles Square and has lived and travelled in Italy. Sherry assists with all administrative aspects of the parish, including finance, property matters and parish records. She can be contacted during parish office hours: 10am – 2:00pm Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays.
Lawrence Dunham
Lawrence is our full time catechetical coordinator for the year. He was born and raised in East Sheen and studied at the University of Southampton. His main responsibilities involve leading the First Holy Communion & Confirmation Programmes as well as assisting on parish activities. He is currently discerning the priesthood with the Diocese of Southwark.
HOLY GHOST & ST. STEPHEN
44 Ashchurch Grove
London
W12 9BU
Telephone:
020 8743 5196