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The Parish of Bilston
Close links are maintained with the Parish of Bilston. The Vicar of St. Leonard’s Church is also a Foundation Governor. He visits school regularly for worship and Governor meetings. Children take part in services at St Leonard’s Church and visit the Church as part of their R.E. activities.
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Our three Foundation Governors are as follows:
Mark Bircher
Chair of Governors
Jayne Dooley
The Revd Canon Adewole Foluso Adedipe
Priest in Charge of Bilston
(St. Leonards, St. Chads & Church of Blessed Virgin Mary)
Parish Vicar
Biography of The Revd Canon Adewole Foluso Adedipe
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The Revd Canon Adewole Foluso Adedipe is the Priest in Charge (Vicar) of the Parish of Bilston in the Diocese of Lichfield.
He trained both for ministry and as a Nurse in Nigeria, and also completed Cardiology Nursing training at Alexandria University, Egypt in 2012. Following his relocation to the United Kingdom in February 2020, he completed his postgraduate nurse education at the University of Wolverhampton. He was ordained Deacon in 2012 and Priest in 2013.
With a heart for pastoral care, Church Planting, and youth work, he has served faithfully in a variety of contexts. He has planted two churches and, with the Bishop of Lichfield’s permission to officiate, began ministry in Wolverhampton in 2020. He was later formally licensed as Assistant Minister of St Luke’s Church, Blakenhall, serving there from 2023 until 2025.
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Alongside his ministry, Foluso worked in the NHS as a Nurse between 2020 and 2025, rising to the role of Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist in Heart Failure and Registered Independent Nurse Prescriber. In June 2025, he gave up his professional role in nursing to answer God’s call into full-time ministry, serving the people of Bilston.
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He served as a member of the Board of Governors of St Luke’s Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, from 2023 to 2025. He is also an Honorary Canon in the Diocese of Ife in the Church of Nigeria, a member province of the Anglican Communion. Foluso is currently exploring further postgraduate theological education at Oak Hill College, London.
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He is married to Stella and they have four children: Samuel, Esther, Emmanuel, and Nathaniel. In his personal life, he enjoys reading and singing. Above all, he is passionate about proclaiming the Gospel and serving the people of Bilston with faith and compassion.
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Saint Leonard’s Church
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St. Leonard’s Church is located in the heart of Bilston town. Built in 1834, it is the fourth building to occupy the site since at least 1090 (possibly even 997). It is a large classical style church which has many unusual features including; a ‘chamfered’ square tower, with a cupola, clock, and a golden globe and weather vane. It has a fine interior, also in the classical style with many mouldings and columns; it has a number of interesting memorial plaques and a beautiful stained glass east window which depicts the crucifixion. Our children love exploring the church and finding out about its past and present use.
The children always enjoy their visits to the church. Our Harvest Festival, Christmas Carols Service and Easter Celebration are held at St Leonard’s and are always occasions to look forward to. Many of our parents and members of the local community join us on these wonderful occasions. The children also enjoy visiting St Leonards as part of their curriculum where they are given the chance to explore the features of the church close up; to ask questions, bringing their R.E., PSHE, and History topics to life.
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