Bishop Peter Gwilym Collins
Etheldreda Ecumenical Canons
Peter Gwilym Collins grew up in Rhymney, South Wales, and was educated in local Catholic schools before entering seminary formation for the Archdiocese of Cardiff. He completed his studies in Spain, including at the Royal English College in Valladolid and the Pontifical Universities of Comillas and Salamanca, before being ordained to the priesthood in 1984.
After serving in Cardiff and Bridgend, he returned to Spain for postgraduate study and later became Vice Rector of the Royal English College. On returning to Wales, he ministered as Parish Priest in Chepstow and Caldicot before being appointed Dean of St David's Metropolitan Cathedral, Cardiff, serving for 18 years.
Alongside parish ministry, Bishop Peter held numerous diocesan leadership roles, including Chair of the Education Commission, Director of the Diaconate, and senior safeguarding responsibilities. He was also a member of the Metropolitan Chapter of Canons and the Archbishop's Council.
In 2022, he was appointed Bishop of East Anglia and ordained as the diocese's fifth bishop in Norwich.