Bishop of Bolton

The Bishop of Bolton is an episcopal title used by a suffragan bishop of the Church of England Diocese of Manchester, in the province of York, England.[1] The title takes its name after the town of Bolton in Greater Manchester.

List of the Bishops of Bolton

No. Incumbent From Until Notes
1 David Galliford 1984 1991 (b.1925). Formerly Bishop of Hulme
2 David Bonser [2][3] 1991 1999 (1934–2005)
3 David Gillett [4] 1999 2007 (b.1945)
4 Chris Edmondson [5][6] 2008 present (b.1950)

References

  1. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 (100th edition), Church House Publishing (ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0).
  2. ^ "'Much loved' bishop dies". The Bolton News (Newsquest Media Group). 24 March 2005. http://archive.theboltonnews.co.uk/2005/3/24/439016.html. 
  3. ^ "Service for ex-Bishop of Bolton". The Bolton News (Newsquest Media Group). 7 June 2005. http://archive.theboltonnews.co.uk/2005/6/7/432923.html. 
  4. ^ Farewell service for Bishop David. The Bolton Evening News, first published 9 January 2008.
  5. ^ New bishops in pledge. The Manchester Evening News, first published 11 March 2008.
  6. ^ New Bishop of Bolton consecrated. The Bolton Evening News, first published 26 April 2008.

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