Vicar - Reverend Dr Gregory Seach

Fr Gregory comes to Malvern from the Diocese of Perth, where he has been the Warden of Wollaston Theological College since 2015.  While there, he undertook lecturing at Murdoch and Charles Sturt Universities, and in the Schools of Philosophy and Theology, and Humanities at the University of Notre Dame, Australia (Fremantle).

A cradle Anglican who was born and raised in Sydney, his first degree was a Bachelor of Arts (with first class honours, in English Literature) at the University of Sydney. 

He is greatly excited to work alongside the people of God at St George’s, to minister to the people of Malvern, the City of Stonnington.

Assistant Priest - Reverend Jeremy Cavanagh

Jeremy was ordained in London diocese, alongside a career as an engineer, serving first as an assistant curate at two inner London parishes, St Stephen’s with St John’s, Westminster and St Saviours, Pimlico and then as assistant priest. Enjoying both being back in Melbourne, after many years away, and St George’s and its people Jeremy hopes to explore rural Australia when time permits.

Honorary Associate Priest - Reverend Matthew Dowsey

Fr Matthew was born and raised in Melbourne, having trained theologically in Adelaide and ordained for the Diocese of Adelaide. Matthew returned to Melbourne in 1996 predominantly working as hospital chaplain and as parish priest at All Saints’, Ascot Vale. Following retirement, he is now happily ensconced at Gardiner Lodge, Glen Iris. A dog lover, keen on baroque concerts and playing scrabble.

Parish Administrator - Adrian Chong

Hailing originally from Sydney, Adrian specialised in taxation law; pastry cheffing in Europe and Sydney then back to corporate life driving business development. He read theology at Ridley College, and is interested in Anglo-Catholicism. Most recently he spent 6 years in Cambodia with various NGOs and social enterprises to drive sustainable business transformation and partnerships.

Returning to Melbourne, Adrian was the parish administrator at St Peter’s Eastern Hill then worked with the federal government. He is energise by facilitating change and connection in people and organisations. He enjoys fine dining and catching up with friends and family!