- Michael Perham (bishop)
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Michael Perham
MA(Oxon)[1]Bishop of Gloucester Church Church of England Diocese Diocese of Gloucester Enthroned 2004[2] Predecessor David Bentley Other posts Dean of Derby (2000–2004) Orders Ordination 1976[1] Consecration 2004 Personal details Born 8 November 1947 [3]
Dorchester, DorsetNationality British Denomination Anglican Residence Bishopscourt, Gloucester Spouse Alison[2] Children Four daughters[2] Occupation Diocesan bishop, author Alma mater Keble College, Oxford, Cuddesdon College Michael Francis Perham (born 8 November 1947[3]) has been the Bishop of Gloucester in the Church of England since 2004.
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Education
Perham attended Hardye's School, Dorchester before going to Keble College, Oxford in 1971 to study theology.[4][5] He also studied theology at Cuddesdon College (now Ripon College Cuddesdon) where he now serves as the chair of the board of governors.[4]
Perham is married to Alison and has four daughters: Rachel, Anna, Sarah and Mary.
Ministry
Perham was a curate at St Mary, Addington (Diocese of Canterbury) between 1976 and 1981, before becoming chaplain to the Bishop of Winchester, John Taylor, from 1981 to 1984. He was also Secretary to the Church of England Doctrine Commission from 1979 to 1984.
Perham became the Team Rector of the Oakdale Team Ministry in Poole in 1984, a post he relinquished in 1992 to become a residential canon and precentor at Norwich Cathedral. He became the Provost of Derby in 1998 before being appointed the Dean of Derby in 2000.
Perham was a member of the Church of England Liturgical Commission from 1986 to 2001 and had a significant role in the production of the Church of England's service book Common Worship.
Perham was announced by 10 Downing Street as the next Bishop of Gloucester on 20 January 2004.[6]
Selected publications
- Lively Sacrifice (1992)
- Enriching the Christian Year (1993)
- Celebrate the Christian Story (1997)
- The Sorrowful Way (1998)
- A New Handbook of Pastoral Liturgy (2000)
- Signs of Your Kingdom (2002)
Styles
- Michael Perham Esq (1947–1975)
- The Revd Michael Perham (1975–1992)
- The Revd Canon Michael Perham (1992–2000)
- The Very Revd Michael Perham (2000–2004)
- The Rt Revd Michael Perham (2004—present)
References
- ^ a b Church of England — Bishop of Gloucester
- ^ a b c Diocese of Gloucester — Bishop Michael
- ^ a b Democracy Live — Michael Perham
- ^ a b Church Times 7350 23 Jan 2004
- ^ The Brick, 44, p8, Michaelmas 2008, Issue 44 Retrieved 27 August 2009
- ^ See of Gloucester (2004), 10 Downing Street, London, viewed 26 April 2008, http://www.pm.gov.uk/output/Page5177.asp
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Church of England titles Preceded by
David BentleyBishop of Gloucester
2004—presentIncumbent Categories:- 1947 births
- Living people
- Bishops of Gloucester
- Alumni of Keble College, Oxford
- Provosts/Deans of Derby
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