The Reverend Paul Ellerby was ordained Deacon in St Paul’s Cathedral in June 2022 and Priested at St Pancras Church in June 2023.
Father Paul studied for ordination as a part time student at St Mellitus Theological College while working full time. Prior to coming to S. Michael’s, he was Assistant Curate Curate at Christ Church Southgate. During his time there he covered their vacancy.
Before becoming a Curate, Father Paul worshipped at St James’ Muswell Hill and St Paul’s Finchley where he served for a total of 15 years as Licensed Lay Minister.
Father Paul is married to Catherine, who was ordained at the same time and Catherine is serving as Curate at St Anne’s Tottenham. They have four adult children and in 2024 became grandparents. They live in East Finchley with their white miniature Schnauzer.
Father Paul is a self-supporting minister and for much of his career has worked in travel and tourism. Currently, he is owner and non executive director of McCabe Travel which arranges pilgrimages. Father Paul will serve as Interim Priest and be present on most Sundays during the period of vacancy at St Michael’s.
“Before I came to faith in July 1990, I spent many years around Camden. I worked at the HQ of Thomson Holidays (now TUI) which was based at Mornington Crescent and I also worked in the evenings in the cafes, bars and clubs in Camden – including The Underworld. My faith journey actually began on the High Barnet branch platform of Camden Town Station – so I am very excited to be called back to Camden.” Father Paul