Born in 1978 and ordained in 2006, Father Darline became the Parish Priest of St Catherine’s, Wimborne, in 2023. He is a practising Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist, holding dual doctoral degrees in Counselling/Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy from Metanoia and Middlesex University. He also holds an MEd in Psychology of Education (BPS) from the University of Bristol and an MSc in Psychology from the University of Exeter. From India, he brings an MSc in Psychology and three bachelor's degrees in Economics, Theology, and Philosophy. In addition to serving as Parish Priest of St Catherine’s, Wimborne, and St Anthony’s, West Moors, he contributes to the wider diocesan mission through his work in clergy well‑being and the religious within the UK and abroad. ​