Frank Nelson (priest)
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Frank Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Dean of St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide | |
 Nelson (second from right) after a multi-faith service at St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide (2021) | |
| Church | Anglican Church of Australia |
| Province | South Australia |
| Diocese | Adelaide |
| In office | 12 October 2012 – 4 April 2021[1] |
| Predecessor | Sarah Macneil |
| Successor | Chris McLeod |
| Other post | Dean of Wellington (2004–2012)[2] |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1978 (as priest)[2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frank Derek Nelson January 9, 1955 |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Spouse | Christine |
| Children | 3 |
Frank Derek Nelson (born 9 January 1955) is a South African-born Anglican priest who served as the Dean of Adelaide from 12 October 2012 to 4 April 2021, and previously served as Dean of Wellington from 2004 to 2012.[3]
Nelson was born in what was then the Union of South Africa and grew up in East London.[4] He was ordained in 1978,[5] and moved to New Zealand in 1991 in response to apartheid.[4] He worked in churches and cathedrals in South Africa, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Australia, before being invited by Archbishop Jeffrey Driver to become Dean of St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide.[5]
From 2004 to 2012, he was Dean of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul. His Master of Ministry (2010) was entitled "Benedict, Balance and the Deans: The Benedictine concept of balance offers a way for a dean to survive and thrive in an Anglican cathedral today".[6]
Nelson retired from his role in Adelaide on 4 April 2021 to return to New Zealand and serve as vicar of the parish of North Wairoa (based out of Dargaville).[1][7]
Nelson retired from active parish ministry in February 2024.
Nelson is married to Christine and has 3 children.[3]
