David Conner (bishop)

David Conner (bishop)

David John Conner KCVO (born 6 April 1947) is Dean of Windsor (since 1998) and former Bishop to the Forces (2001–2009).[1][2]

As Dean of Windsor, Conner also holds the post of Registrar of the Order of the Garter and is a domestic chaplain to the Queen. Prior to his appointment to Windsor, he held a number of posts:

Conner was educated at Exeter College, Oxford[3] and St Stephen's House, Oxford. Having also spent a year at the Oxford Department of Education, soon after ordination he moved into school chaplaincy in Oxford and later at Winchester.[4] For a while, he was an examining chaplain to the Bishop of Winchester.

For many years Conner has been closely involved with the selection of candidates for ordination and with the inspection of theological colleges, courses and schemes. He has been governor of a number of schools and colleges. He is an Honorary Fellow of Girton College, Cambridge.

Conner was appointed Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) in the 2010 New Year Honours.[5]

References

  1. ^ Archbishop of Canterbury statement
  2. ^ Debrett's People of Today London,2008 Debrett's, ISBN 9781870520959
  3. ^ Who's Who2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 9780713672576
  4. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 9780715110300
  5. ^ London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 59282. p. 3. 31 December 2009.
Church of England titles
Preceded by
David Edward Bentley
Bishop of Lynn
1994 – 1998
Succeeded by
Anthony Charles Foottit
Preceded by
Patrick Reynolds Mitchell
Dean of Windsor
1998 – present
Succeeded by
Current incumbent
Preceded by
John Dudley Galtrey Kirkham
Bishop to the Forces
2001 – 2009
Succeeded by
Stephen Venner