Philip Pasterfield
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The Rt Rev Philip John Pasterfield was Bishop of Crediton from 1974 to 1984. He was born in Canada on 14 January 1920[1] and educated at Denstone College and Trinity Hall, Cambridge. After World War II service with the Somerset Light Infantry he studied for ordination and began his career with a curacy at Streatham.[2] Following this he was Vicar of West Lavington, West Sussex then Woolbeding in the same area; and finally, before elevation to the Episcopate, Rural Dean of Birkenhead.[3] In retirement he continued to serve the Diocese as an Assistant Bishop until his death on 29 January 2001.
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Pasterfield, Philip John |
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Bishop of Crediton, 1974-1984 |
| Date of birth |
14 January 1928 |
| Place of birth |
Canada |
| Date of death |
29 January 2001 |
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