The new priest for Gresford and Holt is to be licensed.

Today, November 27, Reverend Vicki Burrows will be licensed by Bishop Gregory Cameron.

She will also serve as the mission area leader for the Alyn Mission Area.

The licensing and welcome service will be held at All Saints’ Church, Gresford, at 7pm.

Reverend Vicki Burrows was ordained in 2004 and has served in the dioceses of Guildford, Salisbury, and Llandaff.

She was the Garth Ministry Area Leader and priest-in-charge in Radyr and St Fagans, and most recently served as a day chaplain at Hereford Cathedral.

Rev Burrows said: "I am delighted to be moving to Alyn Mission Area and look forward to immersing myself in the life of the churches and the communities they serve.

"The Church exists for others, not for itself, so I look forward to journeying with people of all ages, of all faiths and none."

Before her ordination, Rev Burrows worked in horse racing and as a company director.

She met her husband Billy on a ski holiday more than 40 years ago, have five grown-up sons and have fostered children.

In her spare time, she enjoys showing dogs and riding.

Bishop Gregory Cameron said: "We are delighted to welcome Vicki who has had a distinguished ministry in England and Wales.

"Vicki will bring a passion for social justice and an enthusiastic proclamation of the Christian faith to Gresford, Holt, and the wider Alyn Mission Area."