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meet the chaplains
chaplain
Fr Paul Keane
I am a priest of the Diocese of Brentwood (Essex and East London) and have been the Catholic Chaplain to the University of Cambridge since 2022. Born and raised in London, I read History at Peterhouse, and trained for the priesthood in Rome at the Venerable English College. Having been a curate, a parish priest, and vice-rector of a seminary, it is a privilege to be the chaplain and live at Fisher House. I look forward to meeting you!
M: 01223 742192
E: pjk1001@cam.ac.uk
assistant chaplain
Sr Charlotte Cummins CJ
Born into an Irish Catholic family in northwest England, I have been involved in the life of the Church for as long as I can remember. As a teenager, I ran a parish music group, was part of the Diocesan Pastoral Council, and started to go on pilgrimage to Lourdes (a place which continues to be a draw for me). I read Theology at Oxford and was a member of Cathsoc throughout my time there. I then started to teach at a Catholic Independent School where I was also boarding housemistress, then Head of Sixth Form, and, eventually, Senior Deputy Head. I left that role in 2020 and entered the Congregation of Jesus, just as lockdown began! Having completed my two-year noviciate in Vienna, I made first vows in 2024. I am trained in spiritual direction and retreat giving and am delighted to be a Chaplain at Fisher House.
E: charlottec@congregatiojesu.org.uk
assistant chaplain
Revd Ryan Hawkes
I am a transitional deacon of the Diocese of Portsmouth (covering Hampshire, Berkshire, and the Channel Islands), in the final months of preparation for priestly ordination following my seminary formation at the Venerable English College. I am delighted and honoured to be part of the Chaplaincy Team and the wider Fisher House community. Please do say hello when you see me around, and know that I’ll be praying for you.
E: rhawkes.fisherhouse@gmail.com