Staff

Dean - Lachlan Edwards (Very Rev)

After completing his Bachelor of Theology at Trinity Theological College in Perth, Lachlan and his family then ministered in Broome and Exmouth before heading to NSW to minister in Wollongong and North Sydney. During this time he completed a Master of Arts in Theology at Moore College. Lachlan is excited to be back in the North West, among people and a place he loves. Lachlan has a passion to help people grow in their relationship with Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. He loves the bible and is looking forward to seeing God build his kingdom through Geraldton Anglican Cathedral. Lachlan has a background in small business and electronics.

Assistant Minister - Mike Welham (Rev)

Mike and his family started with us in January 2021. He worked as a primary school teacher before returning to study at Trinity Theological College in Perth. He is passionate about helping Christians understand and apply the gospel of Jesus Christ inside the church and loves engaging with people who don’t know Jesus yet. He oversees our primary and high-school student ministries to help them live for Jesus into their adult years. Mike loves the beach, camping, coffee, and long chats about Jesus. He is married to Emma, and their three children are Zac, Ollie and Eliza.

Hospital Chaplain - Jeremy Rice (Rev)

Jeremy is working in an honorary role. He visits patients who are ill or dying in our hospitals. As they near the end of life, he reminds them of the hope of eternal life in heaven that is given to all who put their trust in Jesus. Many families have been blessed by Jeremy’s compassionate ministry.

Wednesday Service Coordinator and Prison Chaplain - David Hilton (Rev)

David joined the Cathedral back in 2000. He trained through Church Army in Sydney, spending a number of years doing youth work on the Eastern seaboard before moving to Geraldton to take on school chaplaincy. Since 2008, David has been the Coordinating Chaplain at Greenough Regional Prison. In his spare time he works as an Optical Dispenser. He is passionate about evangelism and discipleship, enjoys swimming, and likes both types of music; country and western.