- Keith Sinclair (bishop)
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The Rt Revd
Keith Sinclair
MA(Oxon)[1]Bishop of Birkenhead Church Church of England Diocese Diocese of Chester Enthroned 2007 Predecessor Rt Revd David Urquhart Orders Ordination 1984 Consecration 8 March 2007[2] Personal details Born 3 December 1952 Nationality British Denomination Anglican Spouse Rosie[1] Children 3 children[1] Alma mater Christ Church, Oxford Gordon Keith Sinclair (known as Keith;[3] born 3 December 1952) is the current Bishop of Birkenhead.[1]
He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford.[4] After a period of study at Cranmer Hall he was ordained in 1984.[5] His career began with a curacy at Christ Church, Summerfield in Birmingham,[6] after which he was Vicar of Aston[7] and finally (before his elevation to the Episcopate)[8] Vicar of Holy Trinity, Coventry. A keen walker,[9] Bishop Keith is married to Rosie with three children.[1] His brother is the actor Malcolm Sinclair.[10]
Styles
- Keith Sinclair Esq (1952–1984)
- The Revd Keith Sinclair (1984–2007)
- The Rt Revd Keith Sinclair (2007—)
Notes
- ^ a b c d e Official notification of appointment
- ^ York Minster — Consecration of the Bishop of Birkenhead
- ^ Diocese of Chester — Who's Who
- ^ Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 9780713672576
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 9780715110300
- ^ Church details
- ^ And at the end of his incumbency also Area Dean Crockfords (ibid)
- ^ Consecration details
- ^ Debrett's People of Today London, 2008 Debrett's, ISBN 9781870520959
- ^ http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/listings/theatre/actor_s_long_association_with_playwright_1_3040656
Church of England titles Preceded by
David UrquhartBishop of Birkenhead
2007—Incumbent Bishops of Birkenhead Eric Mercer • Ronald Brown • Michael Langrish • David Urquhart • Keith Sinclair
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