Clement Parker

Clement George St Michael Parker (1900–1980) was a bishop in the Church of England.[1]

Family

He was born on 29 September 1900[2], the son the of Rev. W.H. Parker and educated at Christ Church, Oxford. He died in March 1980.[3]

Ministry

He was ordained priest in 1924. He was vicar of All Saints' Church, Kings Heath in Birmingham from 1939 to 1957.

He was consecrated suffragan Bishop of Aston in 1954;[4] and diocesan Bishop of Bradford seven years later.[5] On retirement in 1971 he was appointed an assistant bishop in the dioceses of Coventry and Worcester.

References

  1. ^ National Photographic Record - 1968. The National Portrait Gallery.
  2. ^ Who was Who, 1897-2007, London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 9780199540877
  3. ^ "Rt Rev Michael Parker Former Bishop of Bradford" (obituaries), The Times, 10 March 1980; p. 14.
  4. ^ Bishop Of Aston (Official Appointments and Notices), The Times, Monday, Aug 16, 1954; pg. 6; Issue 53011; col G.
  5. ^ Two New Bishops Nominated (News), The Times, 15 August 1961; p. 8.
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Inaugural appointment
Bishop of Aston
1954 – 1961
Succeeded by
David Brownfield Porter
Preceded by
Frederick Donald Coggan
Bishop of Bradford
1961 – 1971
Succeeded by
Ross Sydney Hook