Historic Anglican Church in Brighton, East Sussex

Who We Are

Clergy Team

Fr David BiggsFr David Biggs S.C.P.

Fr David, the Vicar, has dual nationality, UK & New Zealand.

He was ordained Priest in 1982 within the Anglican Church of New Zealand.  Arriving in England in 1986 he has been a Priest in Brighton since 1989.  Fr David is a member of The Society of Catholic Priests who celebrate the Catholic tradition within the Church of England while also supporting the ordination of women in all areas of ministry.

Fr Colin Lawlor

Fr Colin is the chaplain to the University of Brighton.

Fr Michael Forrest

Fr. Michael was born in New Zealand. He is married to Susanne, with two married daughters, and four grandchildren.

He has been involved in ministry in the Dioceses of Rochester, Truro and London, and Province of Papua New Guinea. He has close links now with Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar.

Parish Administrator

Judy Greenfield

Judy Greenfield has been working at the Chapel Royal since 2004. She works in parish office on Monday to Thursday from 9:30 to 12:30.  Judy is also a Deacon and NSM Assistant Curate at St. John’s Hove and co-ordinates Brighton and Hove Bereavement Support.

Church Wardens

  • Mary Woodhouse
  • Susan Yates