Adrian Newman (bishop)
| The Right Reverend Adrian Newman | |
|---|---|
| area Bishop of Stepney | |
| Diocese | Diocese of London |
| In office | 2011–present |
| Predecessor | Stephen Oliver |
| Other posts | Dean of Rochester (2004–2011) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1986 |
| Consecration | 22 July 2011 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 December 1958 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Gillian (née Hayes) |
| Children | 3 sons[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Bristol |
Adrian Newman (born 21 December 1958)[2] is the area Bishop of Stepney in the Diocese of London.[3] He was formerly Dean of Rochester.[4]
Newman studied at the University of Bristol (BSc, DipTh, MPhil) and was an economist prior to his ordination to the priesthood. Ordained in 1986, his first appointment was as a curate of St Mark’s Forest Gate[5] after which he was the Vicar of Wadsley Bridge. From 1996 to 2004 he was Rector of the church of St Martin in the Bull Ring, Birmingham,[6] before his appointment as Dean of Rochester Cathedral.
On 22 March 2011, 10 Downing Street announced Newman's nomination to succeed Stephen Oliver as Bishop of Stepney.[1] He was consecrated as area bishop of Stepney[7] in the Diocese of London by Richard Chartres, Bishop of London,[8] on 22 July 2011.
In addition to his other pastoral duties, Newman makes regular media appearances promoting ministry in the local community and was in attendance throughout London2012.[9][10]
Newman was conferred with an honorary fellowship of Canterbury Christ Church University in 2009.[11]
Styles
- The Reverend Adrian Newman (1986–2004)
- The Very Reverend Adrian Newman (2004–2011)
- The Right Reverend Adrian Newman (2011–present)
References
- 1 2 Number 10 — Suffragan Bishop of Stepney
- ↑ Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black, ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- ↑ Medway Messenger
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009, Lambeth, Church House Publishing, ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0
- ↑ St Mark's Forest Gate website
- ↑ St Martin-in-the-Bullring website
- ↑ Diocese of London – Adrian Newman consecrated at St Paul's Cathedral Archived August 8, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Quentin Letts, Daily Mail
- ↑ www.london.anglican.org
- ↑ www.standard.co.uk
- ↑ "www.canterbury.ac.uk".