Reverend Monsignor Anthony O’Brien
Born in Liverpool, Reverend Monsignor Tony O’Brien trained for the priesthood at Upholland and Ushaw Seminaries and attended Durham University. He was ordained in 1979 by Archbishop Worlock. He has served in parishes in Netherton, Skelmersdale and Toxteth within the Archdiocese and following a term as Diocesan Financial Secretary was appointed Dean of the Metropolitan Cathedral in 2006 by Archbishop Kelly.
Father Derek Lloyd
Fr Derek studied history at the University of Birmingham, before entering the College of the Resurrection in Mirfield, Yorkshire. He gained his degree in theology and his Masters degree in theology, and he was in active ministry for 17 years in the Church of England before his conversion to the Catholic Faith. He entered formation at St. Mary’s College, Oscott, and was Ordained by Archbishop Malcolm in July 2022. The Cathedral is his first appointment.
Father Anthony Lippo
Fr Anthony was born in Sierra Leone and entered the Holy Ghost Order in 2008 to study for the priesthood. He studied philosophy in Ghana and earned a diploma in 2011. He continued his theological studies in Kenya, graduating with a B.A. in Sacred Theology from Urbaniana University and a Master’s in Mission Theology from Duquesne University. He also completed certificate courses in Marriage, Family, Pastoral Ministry, and African Studies. Ordained in 2017, he has worked in Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and with asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. Fr Anthony holds degrees in Political Science, History, Educational Leadership, and has qualifications in Palliative Care and Health and Social Care. He was appointed by Archbishop Malcolm to assist at the Cathedral and hospital chaplaincy in 2024.
Father Faustinus Ik. Ugwuanyi
Fr Faustinus Ik. Ugwuanyi, a Catholic priest from the Diocese of Nsukka in Nigeria, was ordained on July 13, 2002. Since his ordination, he has served as a parish priest, dean, and seminary formator in Nigeria and Liberia. He earned his Master’s degree and PhD in philosophy from the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin in Poland. Before his current appointment as the Lead Chaplain at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and Broadgreen Hospital and Assistant Priest of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, he served as the parish priest at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Bootle, and St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Litherland.
Deacon Paul Mannings
Paul Mannings has been part of the Cathedral community since his student days in the 1970’s. He was ordained to the diaconate in 2008 and has served the Cathedral in that capacity since ordination. Paul’s work includes coordinating the Cathedral Guild of Guides. His wider Cathedral duties include ministry to the sick and housebound within our parish. He also assists with sacramental preparation for Baptism, First Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Eucharist. He oversees the process for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). In a professional capacity he is an advisor and inspector of Religious Education in our Catholic high schools and colleges. Paul’s hobbies include classical and modern languages. He loves to cycle and to make other spasmodic attempts to keep fit!
