Mike Keirle

Michael Robert Keirle (born 3 March 1962) is a British Anglican priest. Since 2017, he has served as the Dean of Jersey and Rector of the Parish Church of St Helier. As Dean, he is an ex-officio member of the States of Jersey.

Early life and education Keirle was born on 3 March 1962 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. He was educated at Verulam School (formerly called St Albans Grammar School for Boys), an all-boys state school in St Albans.

Ordained ministry Having trained for ordained ministry and studied theology at Trinity College, Bristol, he was then ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 1989 and as a priest in 1990. From 1989 to 1992, he served his curacy at Christ Church, Orpington in the Diocese of Rochester. He also served as Vice-Dean of Guernsey between 2013 and 2017. He is additionally the Rector of the Parish Church of St Helier, and an ex officio a member of the States of Jersey.

Personal life In 1990, Keirle married Emma. They have two children: one son and one daughter.