Locum Priests

Locum Priests Updated: 14th February 2026.
We are currently enjoying the benefit of Locum priests as we advertise for our permanent Chaplain.
We are very fortunate to have been blessed with many kind and supportive people over the past months and now look forward to welcoming
Rev Canon Marcus Ronchetti
back to our lovely island to lead us in worship.

Ok, short blurb about me, just so that people have a vague idea who I am.

Rev Canon Marcus Ronchetti

My Dear (Soon to be) Friends,

Sandra and I are really looking forward to coming to spend some quality with you all.

Just so that you know who is coming, I shall tell you a little about myself.
I was ordained as a baby vicar in 1980, and spent all my UK ministry in the Diocese of Chichester, and retired a couple of years ago after spending the last 11 years of my ministry in the Diocese in Europe, as Senior Chaplain in the Costa Blanca.

Sandra and I have an apartment on Shoreham Beach in West Sussex, but we are not yet ready to settle down, so our son lives in the apartment, and we currently live in our motorhome, and spend our time travelling, exploring Europe, and helping out where we can. The motorhome is an interesting place to be when storms pass overhead!

Two years ago we walked the Portuguese Camino to Santiago de Compostela, and spent a total of 6 months in Mojacar as a locum. Last year two more locums, another in Spain and one in Athens.

Our interests revolve around walking and travel, and particularly for me music.
In pervious parishes I have founded some Community Arts and Music festivals and started two Samba (carnival) bands. I played the big bass drum, and Sandra was a Samba Dancer leading the processions.

I was made Canon a while ago, which was a great surprise to me, but I was thrilled as one of the reasons was in recognition of the outreach work I did as a presenter and DJ on Pure Gold Radio. I had my own show for five years, and loved every minute of it.

Anyway, lots more from me once we get there, and I am looking forward to seeing all your lovely faces.

Blessings Abound,

As ever,

Marcus and Sandra