Church of England appoints vicar from The Priory to serve at UK’s first Media City

The Revd Hayley Matthews has been appointed to serve as Chaplain to MediaCityUK at Salford Quays in Greater Manchester.

Hayley is currently a curate at Lancaster Priory, a member of the Bishop of Blackburn’s communications group, Chaplain to the Duke’s Theatre and an honorary Chaplain to the Duke of Lancaster’s Regimental Association. Hayley also trained as a Signaller and Combat Infantryman through the Territorial Army.

Speaking about her appointment Hayley said; “I am delighted to become the first Chaplain for MediaCityUK at Salford Quays. Spirituality is a vital component of any authentic community, and there has been some creative thinking between planners, providers, and the Diocese of Manchester about incorporating a Chaplaincy within the city.” 

Date posted: 9 Jul 2010 By Lisa Hill