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Parish Clergy

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Fr John Peyton
Parish Priest

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Fr Ryan Service
Assistant Priest

Fr John was born in Solihull; he studied Chemistry at Birmingham University and then worked as a research chemist. He started his formation for the priesthood in 2003, first in Valladolid in Spain then in Beda College in Rome. He was ordained at Holy Souls, Acocks Green in 2008.  He was appointed assistant priest and hospital chaplain at St Patrick's, Dudley Road, Birmingham for two years; then in 2010, he became parish priest at St Thomas More in Sheldon until coming to Banbury in September 2020.​
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​Fr Ryan was born in Birmingham, and went on to study English at University. After working in education he began his priestly formation for the Archdiocese of Birmingham at the English College in Valladolid, Spain, before continuing his training at the Venerable English College in Rome, where he also completed a Licence in Social Sciences and Catholic Social Teaching. This is Fr Ryan's first appointment as priest after his ordination at St. Chad's Cathedral in July 2019.

Rev. Mr Henry Allen
Deacon

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​Reverend Henry was ordained a permanent deacon in 2004 at St. Chad's Cathedral. He was ordained as deacon for the parish of St. Joseph the Worker and ministers in Banbury Catholic parishes.

Rev. Mr Bob Hughes
Deacon

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Reverend Bob was ordained a permanent deacon in 2004 at St. Chad's Cathedral. He was ordained as deacon for the parish of St. Joseph the Worker and ministers in Banbury Catholic parishes.

Rev. Mr Jim Brannan

Deacon

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Deacon Jim was ordained a permanent deacon on 5 July 2021 in the Archdiocese of Birmingham. He is a parishoner of St John's Church and ministers in Banbury Catholic Churches.


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  • Home
  • Who we are
    • St John the Evangelist
    • St Joseph the Worker
    • St Thomas Wroxton
    • Schools
    • Clergy
  • Be up to date
    • Live Streaming
    • Newsletter
    • Coronavirus Updates
    • Latest pictures
    • Contact
  • Life events
    • Holy Communion
    • Baptism
    • Weddings
    • Becoming a Catholic
    • Back to Church
  • Community spaces
    • Dupuis Centre
    • St John's Groups
    • St Joseph's Hall
    • St Joseph's Groups
    • Good Grief Cafe
    • Charity
  • Events
  • Other
    • Safeguarding
    • GDPR Regulations
    • 200 Club
    • Donate
    • Useful Links