Father Hugh was born and grew up in Oxford where he attended the local Salesian School. He became a Salesian after leaving school, and was ordained in 1975. Since that date he has been a member of different communities around the Province including Battersea and Farnborough. He has also worked with the Salesians in different parts of Africa and the United States.

This is his second period at Savio house. He was here between 1993 and 1998 and so is looking forward to meeting old friends and making many new ones. He enjoys walking, especially in the beautiful countryside that surrounds Savio house and continues to support Oxford United – even though they aren’t doing too brilliantly at the moment!