The administrative affairs of SSIM are overseen by a governing Chapter, under the leadership of the Master. The Chapter can consist of clergy, religious and laity; the role of Chaplain General being reserved to a Priest, whose primary responsibility is to offer Mass for the intentions of members of SSIM.
Each member of Chapter takes a chapter position under the title of one of the Martyr patrons of SSIM. In line with SSIM having been originally founded in the UK, the patrons are a combination of martyrs of the British Isles and those of the early Roman Church.
Graeme Jolly obl OSB
Master – Chapter Title of St Justin Martyr
The Master was one of the founding members of SSIM in 2005. It is his responsibility to guide the work of the Society, appoint members of Chapter and to chair its meetings.
Email me: magister.ssim@gmail.com
Fr Liam Carpenter
Chaplain General – Chapter Title of St Thomas of Canterbury, Martyr
Father Liam, of the Diocese of Nottingham is the second General Chaplain of SSIM, replacing Fr Peter Lyness who retired from Chapter in October 2019
Email via: Liam.Carpenter@dioceseofnottingham.uk
Antony Pinchin
Chamberlain – Chapter Title of St Restitutus of Rome, Martyr
Antony was also a founding member in 2005 and as Chamberlain is responsible for the roll of the society, financial affairs and general administration. Antony is also Rector of the Province of St Paul Miki and Blessed Stanley Rother
Email me: chamberlain.ssim@gmail.com
Steven McKenna
Chapter Title of St Philip Howard, Martyr
Steven has also been with us from the beginning as a member of Chapter. Since November 2019 he has also been Rector fo the Province of St John Almond, in which capacity he is responsible for the day to day arrangements of the Society within his province.
Email via: chamberlain.ssim@gmail.com
Richard Hawker
Chapter Title of St Pancras of Rome, Martyr
The Master appointed Richard to Chapter in October 2019 because of his experience in the use of social media to promote religious organisations. Richard was also appointed Rector of the Province of Province of St John Southworth in 2019 and is the Master of Liturgical Ceremonies of the Society.
Email via: chamberlain.ssim@gmail.com
Fr Rob Carey
Chapter Title of St Praxedes of Rome, Martyr
Fr Rob was appointed to Chapter in April 2021 and is a priest of the Archdiocese of Birmingham (UK)
Email via: chamberlain.ssim@gmail.com
