Chaplain & Team
Meet the people who help makes St George's a vibrant and welcoming community.
Who we are
Many people come together to support the work of St George's. Find out more about our Ministry Team, Churchwardens and Council.
Ministry Team
The Ministry Team is responsible for planning and leading services as well as organising and delivering pastoral care.
Chaplain: The Rev'd Canon Sal McDougall
Sal joined St George’s as chaplain in April 2024. Born and educated in Scotland, Sal has ministered both there and in England. Immediately before coming to Madrid, Sal was the Deputy Director of the Royal School of Church Music, where she was responsible for all aspects of the charity’s education and mission programme in the UK.
Assistant Priest with PTO: Rev’d Nigel Thomas
Nigel was born in West Wales and later moved to the west country where he went to school. He studied Spanish and English at Leeds University. After travelling in South America, he began his career in publishing in Argentina. Later he worked for several publishers back in the UK. He moved to Madrid over 20 years ago and was ordained in St George’s 14 years ago. He is now retired, after serving as chaplain in Nerja & Almunecar for 7 years.
Assistant Priest with PTO: The Rev'd Canon John Kilgore
John enjoyed a long career as a cardiologist in the United States and “added on” being a priest well over twenty years ago. After over thirty years in healthcare, ministry, teaching, and leadership in St Louis, he now resides in Virginia and Madrid. He first came to St. George's as a college student abroad in 1974 and has kept returning ever since. Over the last twelve years he has served with dual priestly appointments in the American Episcopal Church and the Church of England. He served as interim chaplain at St. George's twice and most recently was interim rector for two years in Rome at St. Paul’s within the Walls Episcopal Church.
Lay Reader with PTO: Canon Celia Paterson
Celia has lived in Spain for over forty years. She has been a primary school teacher both in England and Spain. She is also qualified as a teacher of English as a Foreign Language and has worked in adult education. Celia became an accredited teacher Godly Play in 2007. She is a member of the board of Godly Play España and the Godly Play International Council.
Our Churchwardens & Council
The Churchwardens (Charles Penty and Riley Kaminer) are elected by members of the congregation to help the church run smoothly. Together with the Chaplain and the Church Council, they are responsible for the organisation and administration of the church.
Church Council members are here to represent the views of the church family, so please feel free to talk to them after any service or contact the Church Office.
