Clergy

Our Vicar is the Reverend Dr Linda Fiske. With a background in education, Linda was a teacher of English, History and Religious Studies in secondary schools, undertaking a PhD in education before pursuing theological study at Trinity College, University of Melbourne. She refers to this as an ‘amazing life-awakening journey’. After ordination she a was Chaplain at a grammar school and in parish ministry. In taking up the position of Vicar of South Darebin, Linda has the sense of returning to her roots, because this is the area where she grew up. Details for contacting Linda are on the Contact Us page.

The Reverend Philippa Wetherell is our honorary Associate Priest. Formerly a Sister in the Society of the Sacred Advent in Queensland, and now an Oblate in the Community of the Holy Name in Victoria, Reverend Philippa was ordained Deacon and Priest in 2003, after many years of service in parish life within Australia and teaching in Papua New Guinea. Reverend Philippa has a passion for mission in developing countries, for social justice, and for the cause of refugees.