The Rev. Dinushka De Silva began her ministry at St. John’s Church as deacon on November 1, 2022. Professionally, she is a pediatric hospital chaplain at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital.

Dinushka received a BA in Education from American University in Washington, DC, and taught children of all ages for many years in different settings. She earned an MA in Religion from the University of London and trained for the diaconate at the Episcopal Church’s Province I School for Deacons. She is a wife and a mom to three rambunctious kiddos. Most days she’s tired but coffee and prayer help her along the way! Dinushka’s ministry portfolio includes preaching, leading worship, and working closely with the parish’s Outreach committee. A deacon’s ministry is to have one foot in the church and one in the world, and Dinushka’s work links St. John’s Church more closely with the people of Stamford and beyond.