ALMOST 150 people gathered in St Katharine and St Peter's Church to welcome Fr Edward LeBrun Powell as Curate of the Parish of Milford Haven.

Originally from South Africa, Fr Edward moved to Cardiff aged 16, and after studying at the University of Wales Lampeter he spent a year as a Pastoral Assistant in Milton Keynes.

In 2013 he began his studies at St Michael's and All Angels College in Llandaff, graduating with a Masters in Theology. Fr Edward will now assist Fr Harri Williams, in pastoral duties.

He said: "The worshipping community at St Katharine and St Peter's Church has grown tremendously during the past three years and so Fr Edward comes to us at exactly the right time.

"I am confident that the people of Milford Haven will give him a warm welcome."