David Stewart Cross

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David Stewart Cross (1928-1989) was the 2nd Bishop of Doncaster who was later translated to Blackburn. Born in 1928 and educated at Trinity College, Dublin ^[1] he was ordained in 1955. His first post was as Curate at Hexham. A noted broadcaster, he was Precentor at St Albans Cathedral^[2]before his elevation to the Episcopate^[3]”

Church of England titles
Preceded by Stuart Hetley Price	Bishop of Doncaster 1976 – 1982	Succeeded by William Michael Dermot Persson
Preceded by Robert Martineau	Bishop of Blackburn 1982 – 1989	Succeeded by Alan David Chesters

[edit] Notes

1. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 071363457X
2. ^ Crockfords,(London, Church House 1975) ISBN 0715180886
3. ^ The Times, Wednesday, Dec 17, 1975; pg. 15; Issue 59580; col D New Bishop of Doncaster announced

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