Our Bishop - “The Rt Revd Errol Brooks, Bishop of the North Caribbean and Aruba”.
Bishop Errol is one of the very few Bishop’s in the world who not only runs his
diocese but also continues as parish priest in Anguilla. Our diocese is based out
of Antigua and is part of the Anglican province of the West Indies.
Priest in charge (Vicar) - The Revd Charlie Vere Nicoll
Fr Charlie was appointed priest in charge in 2002 and is the first resident priest
of St Bartholomew’s Anglican Church in over 100 years. Charlie is an unpaid priest
and is also a hotelier on St Barths. He qualified as a lawyer in 1979 and has been
involved in business, mostly corporate finance, for most of his professional life.
He was ordained at Christchurch Oxford, UK in 1979, serving his curacy in England.
When he and his wife Mandie, bought their hotel in St Barths in 2000, Bishop Errol
then asked him to take over the church. For him and Mandie this was, and continues
to be, a dream come true! If you wish to contact Fr Charlie, his email address is
cvn@cvnsbh.com Tel: +(590) 590 27 13 06
Warden
Marjorie Romney – Marjorie has been warden for a number of years. She works tirelessly
in the service of the church and is a pivotal part of our community. If you wish to
contact Marjorie, her email address is
marjoriemorningstar@hotmail.fr Tel: +(590) 590 27 72 01
Treasurer
Alex Harbord - Alex recently took over the position of treasurer of the church from
Brook Lacour. Alex is also Fr Charlie’s PA at the Hotel St Barth Isle de France.
She is in charge of all administrative functions of the church including church
accounts. Should you wish to contact her, her email address is
alexh@isle-de-france.com Tel: +(590) 690 65 18 98
The Vestry
We continue to develop the breadth and width of the vestry and are always looking for
people who would be interested in serving in this way. Currently, the vestry consists of :
• The Warden
• Trinette Wellesley-Wesley – Trinette plays a very central part in church activity.
She serves as facilitator to the meditation group and has a lifelong experience of
spiritual journeying. Originally a Roman Catholic nun, Trinette also helps in running
our Sunday school in high season. trinetteww@yahoo.com Tel: +(590) 590 27 94 70
• Clarion Romney – Marjorie’s sister, who is head of the Altar guild and devotes a
great deal of time to the church’s overall welfare. Tel: +(590) 59027 72 01
• James Dinzey – it was James’ ancestor, Sir Richard Dinzey of Saba, who originally
funded and built the church in 1855. James’ family have been a central part of the
community on St Barths for over 150 years. James and his wife Virginia live in the
United States but have a home in St Barths.
• Lloyd Younger - Lloyd and his wife Patricia are Canadians, who have been regular visitors to
St Barts since 1985. Called to the Ontario Bar in 1975, Lloyd spent his career with the Canadian
Department of Justice in a variety of legal and management positions. Since his retirement in
2006, he has been spending progressively more time on the island, as well as continuing his
long time involvement both as an elder in his home church, and on a number of boards ,
committees and outreach ministries in the voluntary sector (such activities have included seniors,
youth, the homeless, prison ministry, the Canadian Bible Society, etc) .
Fluently bilingual, he sings and plays music at his local church in Ottawa and is also a member
of La Chorale des Bons Choeurs.
• Susanna Freer Passburg - Susanna moved from London to St Barth in 2006 with her husband
and 6 year old daughter Salinne. In addition, to running a local business that brings back some of the
Swedish heritage to the island with her husband Nils, Susanna continues her international
work as a marketing and sales consultant. Salinne has since she was baptised
by Charlie and visiting priest Jeannie, enjoyed attending Sunday school and takes every
opportunity to participate in as many activities the church has to offer as she can!
• Rachel Barrett-Trangmar - Rachel is originally from England and has also had a
varied and interesting nineteen years living in the Caribbean. She initially spent her
childhood on a small island in the Turks and Caicos, before returning to England for her
education. Rachel then went back to the Caribbean onboard a yacht with her husband,
for a couple of years, followed by four years on the islands of Saba and Nevis.
She has now happily settled down on St Barts, where she is a keen member of the St Bartholomew
Anglican Church congregation and assists with the church services as a prayer service
leader, during the ‘summer recess’. If you wish to contact Rachel, her email address
and telephone number are: rbtcoursdanglais@hotmail.fr (590) 590 27 57 11
• Dave Jackson - Dave is the Building and Grounds Chairman, a Retired Engineer,
Real Estate Developer, and Home Builder. When not making repairs to the church buildings,
He enjoys golf, sailing, and gardening.
• Trustees of the “Friends of St Bartholomew’s Anglican Church” registered US charity.
Chairman of trustees: Bill Barrett WJBARR@aol.com
Trustees: -
Chip Akridge
Nat Day
Beejay Cowie
Scudder Smith
• Music Director - Charles Darden
Charles has been part of St Bartholomew’s for many years. He is a central part of
our liturgical and worship program and is a renowned and talented musician with
worldwide experience. Charles is also the Director of Music for the Chorale des
Bon Coeurs, the island choir who undertake a number of church engagements and
concerts on the island and elsewhere. darjop@aol.com
