- David James (bishop)
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David James[1]
PhD[2] BA BSc[3]Church Church of England Predecessor David Smith Successor Nick Baines Other posts Bishop of Bradford (2002–2010)
Bishop of Pontefract (1998–2002)Orders Ordination 1973 Consecration 1998 Personal details Born 6 March 1945 Nationality British Denomination Anglican Spouse Gillian[2] Children Four daughters: Joanna, Kate, Lucy and Rachel[1] Profession formerly a chemistry lecturer Alma mater University of Exeter David Charles James (born 6 March 1945) is a retired Anglican bishop. He was formerly the Bishop of Bradford in the Church of England.[4]
James was educated at Nottingham High School and the University of Exeter.[5][6] After graduating with a BSc,[2] he presumably gained his PhD before lecturing in chemistry at the University of Southampton.
Following his theological studies at St John's College, Nottingham,[3] James was ordained in 1973 and began his ordained ministry with curacies at Highfield, Southampton and Goring-by-Sea. Following this he was Anglican chaplain at the University of East Anglia and then Vicar of East Ecclesfield before returning to his Highfield.
James became suffragan Bishop of Pontefract in 1998 and then became the diocesan Bishop of Bradford in 2002.[7] He retired on 14 July 2010.[8]
References
- ^ a b Reader, Elizabeth (1998). Highfield Church, Southampton, 1847-1997. E Reader. p. 35. ISBN 0953449009.
- ^ a b c Press Release — See of Bradford (National Archives)
- ^ a b Church of England — Bishop of Bradford
- ^ Official announcement
- ^ Who's Who2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 9780713672576
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 9780715110300
- ^ Anglican Communion
- ^ Daily Telegraph Appointments in the Clergy p 32 Issue no 48,058 dated 7 December 2009)
Church of England titles Preceded by
John FinneyBishop of Pontefract
1998–2002Succeeded by
Tony RobinsonPreceded by
David SmithBishop of Bradford
2002–2010Succeeded by
Nick BainesBishops of Pontefract Campbell Hone • Tom Longworth • Arthur Morris • George Clarkson • Eric Treacy • Gordon Fallows • Thomas Hare • John Finney • David James • Tony Robinson
Bishops of Bradford Arthur Perowne • Alfred Blunt • Donald Coggan • Clement Parker • Ross Hook • Geoffrey Paul • Robert Williamson • David Smith • David James • Nick Baines
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