John Howe (bishop)
The Right Reverend John Howe DD | |
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| Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane | |
| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane |
| In office | 1955-1969 |
| Predecessor | Brian Burrowes |
| Successor | Michael Hare Duke |
| Other post(s) | Assistant Bishop of Ripon (1985-1991) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1944 |
| Consecration | 1955 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 July 1920 |
| Died | 26 April 2001 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | English |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Alma mater | Durham University |
John William Alexander Howe, DD (14 July 1920 – 26 April 2001) was an eminent Anglican priest: the 8th Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane.
Born in Goodmayes on 14 July 1920[1] he was educated at Westcliff High School for Boys and Durham University. He was ordained in 1944,[2] he began his ecclesiastical career as a Curate at All Saints, Scarborough.[3] He was Chaplain at Adisadel College Gold Coast and then Vice-Principal of Edinburgh Theological College. In 1955 he was elevated to the Episcopate, retiring in 1969.[4] He died 26 April 2001, aged 80. [where?][5]
Notes
- ^ Who's Who 1996: London, A & C Black, 1995 ISBN 0-7136-4255-6
- ^ Crockford's clerical directory London, Church House 1975 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
- ^ Church details
- ^ The Times, Thursday, 9 January 1969; p. 10; Issue 57454; col B Church News
- ^ Obituary, Independent.co.uk; accessed 20 June 2015.
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