Rector: The Reverend Canon Nicki Colledge
Rev’d Nicki has led St Mark’s ministry team as our Rector since Easter 2019 and came to us after 25 years in education. Nicki trained for the priesthood at St Francis’ College, Brisbane, and ordained Deacon and Priest in 2000. She has master’s degrees in both Theology and Educational Leadership, and spent over 20 years as School Chaplain at both St Paul’s School, Bald Hills (1997–2006) and St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, Ascot (2007–2019).Nicki has a long history in the Brisbane Diocese, serving on the Youth Synod Standing Committee, as a Synod Youth Rep and as a member of numerous camp planning teams. Nicki is an Honorary Canon of St John’s Cathedral Brisbane, an Archbishop’s Examining Chaplain, and member of the Professional Standards Board.
In addition to time spent in the Diocese of Europe, at the Parish of St Martha and Mary’s, Leuven in Belgium, Rev’d Nicki has served part-time in the Brisbane parishes of Enoggera, Freshwater, Aspley-Albany Creek, and Chermside.
Nicki has been married to Richard for over 20 years, and they have two teenage daughters, Sophia and Naomi.