David Morris (bishop)

David Thomas Morris (born 1986) is an Anglican bishop in the Church in Wales who is assistant bishop for the Diocese of Bangor.

Early life and education
He was born in Cymmer, Rhondda, Wales in 1986. He graduated in theology from the University of Wales, Bangor, graduating with a Bachelor of Theology degree in 2007. He then trained for ministry at St Michael's College, Llandaff, graduating with a Masters Degree in Theology in 2010.

Ordained ministry
He was ordained in the Church in Wales as a deacon in 2009 and as a priest in 2010, at Llandaff Cathedral. He was then the youngest priest in the Church in Wales.

In addition to his parish ministry, Morris has been a chaplain to St John Ambulance Cymru since 2010. In January 2020, he was appointed Commander of the Most Venerable Order of St John (CStJ). He was appointed dean of the Priory for Wales in 2019 and is a trustee of St John Ambulance Cymru.

In May 2022, Morris was appointed as Residentiary Canon at Bangor Cathedral and Director of Ministry at the Diocese of Bangor.

On 19 January 2024, it was announced that he would be the next Assistant Bishop of Bangor. His consecration took place on 11 May 2024, and he became the titular Bishop of Bardsey. At the age of 38, he became the youngest ever bishop in the Church in Wales.

Personal life
Morris is engaged to marry Marc Penny: the Church in Wales allows its clergy to enter into same-sex marriages.