In office 1976–2001 Role Bishop of Sherborne Diocese Diocese of Salisbury Name John Kirkham Consecration 1976 | Spouse Hester (m. 1986) Predecessor Victor Pike Denomination Anglican Successor Tim Thornton Children Charles B. Kirkham | |
Other posts Honorary assistant bishop in Salisbury (2001–present)
Area bishop of Sherborne (1981–2001)
Bishop to the Forces (1992–2001) Ordination 1962 (deacon); c. 1963 (priest) Born 20 September 1935 (age 88) ( 1935-09-20 ) Parents Rev Canon Charles & Doreen Education Trinity College, Cambridge | ||
John Dudley Galtrey Kirkham (born 20 September 1935) is a British Anglican bishop. He was the Bishop of Sherborne in the last quarter of the 20th century and the first area bishop under the 1981–2009 area scheme.
Kirkham was educated at Lancing College and Trinity College, Cambridge, and ordained in 1962. His ministry began with a curacy at St Mary-le-Tower, Ipswich after which he was Chaplain to Launcelot Fleming, Bishop of Norwich and finally (before his elevation to the Episcopate) Canterbury Diocesan Director of Ordinands.
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