Adrian Newman (bishop)
Adrian Newman | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Stepney | |
| Diocese | Diocese of London |
| Predecessor | Stephen Oliver |
| Other post(s) | Dean of Rochester (2004–2011) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1986 |
| Consecration | 22 July 2011 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 December 1958 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Gillian (née Hayes) |
| Children | Three sons[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Bristol |
Adrian Newman (born 21 December 1958[2]) is the suffragan Bishop of Stepney in the Diocese of London.[3] He was formerly Dean of Rochester.[4]
Newman studied at the University of Bristol (BSc, DipTh, MPhil) and was an economist prior to his ordination to the priesthood.
Ordained in 1986, his first appointment was as a curate of St Mark’s Forest Gate[5] after which he was the Vicar of Wadsley Bridge. From 1996 to 2004 he was Rector of the church of St Martin in the Bull Ring, Birmingham,[6] before his appointment as Dean of Rochester Cathedral.
On 22 March 2011, 10 Downing Street announced Newman's nomination to succeed Stephen Oliver as Bishop of Stepney.[1] He was consecrated as Suffragan Bishop of Stepney[7] in the Diocese of London by the Bishop of London (Richard Chartres)[8] on 22 July 2011.
In addition to his other pastoral duties, Bishop Adrian makes regular media appearances promoting the Church's work in the local community and was in attendance throughout London2012.[9]
Newman was conferred with Honorary Fellowship of Canterbury Christ Church University in 2009.[10]
Styles
- Mr Adrian Newman (1958–1986)
- The Revd Adrian Newman (1986–2004)
- The Very Revd Adrian Newman (2004–2011)
- The Rt Revd Adrian Newman (2011–present)
References
- ^ a b c Number 10 — Suffragan Bishop of Stepney
- ^ Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black, ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- ^ Medway Messenger
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009, Lambeth, Church House Publishing, ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0
- ^ St Mark's Forest Gate website
- ^ St Martin-in-the-Bullring website
- ^ Diocese of London – Adrian Newman consecrated at St Paul's Cathedral
- ^ Quentin Letts, Daily Mail
- ^ www.london.anglican.org
- ^ "www.canterbury.ac.uk".
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