Dianna Lynn Gwilliams DL was born on 26 May 1957 and is an American-British retired Anglican priest.
11 Facts About Dianna Gwilliams
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Dianna Gwilliams grew up in California, and was educated at Villa Park High School in Villa Park, California.
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Dianna Gwilliams studied at the University of California, majoring in physics and chemistry, and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1978.
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Dianna Gwilliams later studied youth ministry and theological education at King's College London, graduating with a Master of Arts degree in 2001.
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Dianna Gwilliams was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 1992 and as a priest in 1994.
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Dianna Gwilliams then moved into full-time ministry and became an assistant curate at St Barnabas' Church, Dulwich.
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Dianna Gwilliams was additionally area dean of Dulwich from 2005 to 2012 and dean of women's ministry for the Diocese of Southwark from 2009 to 2012.
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Dianna Gwilliams was installed as dean at Guildford Cathedral on 15 September 2013.
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Dianna Gwilliams was the first female Dean of Guildford and, in 2013, was one of the most senior female priests in the Church of England, alongside five other female deans.
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Dianna Gwilliams retired as dean in September 2023, after ten years in the role; her final service was evensong on 17 September.
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Dianna Gwilliams has three children, five grandchildren and her husband is a stonemason.