Who are we?

Liz has been a Parishioner of The Parish of The Most Holy Trinity, Axminster for over twenty years.
She joined our board of Governors at St Mary’s in January 2018 taking on Pupil Premium and Statutory Grants lead Governor role. She went on to become Chair of our LCB in 2020.

Liz enjoys working with our School leadership Team and broader Parish community, to ensued our School continues to flourish and offer the best possible Catholic education in a safe and happy learning environment, for all our children and staff to achieve the highest possible standards.

Foundation governor since 2016
Lead governor for Safeguarding and Inclusion.

Hilary has owned and managed 2 Residential homes for the elderly over a period of 20 years and is now a Registered Acupuncturist .

Hilary is passionate about promoting health and well-being.

I have 2 boys at St Mary's. I'm an Ofsted registered childminder and volunteer at local play groups. Before this I was a Secondary school teacher.

I have pet ducks, chickens and cats.

Gareth is a Company Director with over 20 years experience working in the digital space, delivering projects for a wide range of clients from global brands to startups. He has experience working with clients from different industries and enjoys forming ideas, from concept through to delivery. After living and working in London for most of his professional life, Gareth fulfilled a lifelong ambition to travel the world with his family in 2018 visiting over 16 countries. Upon returning to the UK, he opted for a slower pace of life and settled on a farm in the rolling hills of Devon with his wife and 5 children.

Gareth joined as a Foundation Governor in November 2024.

I was ordained on 3 July 2015 after six years training within Plymouth Diocese on pastoral placements and at St John’s Seminary, Wonersh – this included completion of CCRS and BTh from St Mary University, Twickenham.

Previously, after completing six years of graduate and postgraduate studies, I have worked (for 26 years) as a Process Engineer in Research, Development and Technology roles, including many years in Senior Management, managing technical teams globally. Most of this time was spent working for an International Company from a base in UK but included working in many countries overseas.

I was brought up by Polish parents – hence I speak Polish- living first in Birmingham and then Northampton. Before coming to this parish my base, when at home, was Cornwall.

The greatest gift my parents left me was the Catholic Faith which they nurtured from my earliest years. Ultimately after over 30 years of wrestling with God I offered myself for selection and ultimately for formation to the Diocesan Priesthood. Being a Catholic priest has given me my greatest joys whilst also the greatest challenges. I am grateful to all those who continue to help form me through support and keeping me in the ministry I seek to fulfil, in daily prayer.

Joined as a Foundation Governor in October 2024. I have had a career in hospitality managing hotels before returning to Devon and the family home. My family have long been associated with both the church and primary school of St Mary's Axminster. Lead Governor responsible for health & safety and Data protection.

Justyna has been a Foundation Governor since 2022 and is also a parent of children at the school.