Charles Schofield

Charles Schofield

The Rt Rev Charles de Veber Schofield, DD[1] (14 July 1871 – 12 July 1936) was an eminent Anglican priest in the first half of the 20th century. He was educated at Windsor, Nova Scotia and Edinburgh Theological College[2] and ordained Deacon in 1897[3] and Priest in 1898[4]. After a curacy at St Mary’s, Portsea he was Rector of Hampton, New Brunswick[5] then Sydney, Nova Scotia. After this he was Dean of Fredericton then Victoria[6]. A year later he became the Bishop of Bishop of British Columbia a position he held for twenty years[7].

Church of England titles
Preceded by
Augustine Scriven
Bishop of British Columbia
1916 –1936
Succeeded by
Harold Eustace Sexton

References

  1. ^ NPG details
  2. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
  3. ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, John Phillips, 1900
  4. ^ Ordinations. London The Times Monday, Jun 06, 1898; pg. 12; Issue 35535; col D
  5. ^ The Times, Thursday, Dec 29, 1904; pg. 8; Issue 37590; col C Ecclesiastical Intelligence
  6. ^ British Columbia Archival Union List
  7. ^ Ecclesiastical News New Bishop to replace Dr Schofield The Times Saturday, Jul 18, 1936; pg. 8; Issue 47430; col F