Andrew Hillier

Andrew Hillier is a British Anglican priest and military chaplain. He has been Chaplain of the Fleet and Archdeacon for the Royal Navy since 2021.

Early life and career

Hillier was born on 5 June 1968 in Bournemouth. He was educated at Foster's School, Somerset School of Nursing and Cardiff University. He was a staff nurse at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton from 1992 to 2002.

Ordained ministry

His ordination training took place via the South West Ministry Training Course. He was ordained deacon in 2002 and priest in 2003. Hillier began his career with a curacy in Castle Cary.He joined the Royal Navy in 2005; and has been a naval chaplain since then. He was made an honorary chaplain to the King in 2022, and an honorary canon of Portsmouth Cathedral on 14 May 2023.

Personal life

Hillier married Louise Gomm in 2022: he has three daughters.