| The Rt Revd Michael Perham MA(Oxon)[1] |
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| Bishop of Gloucester | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Gloucester |
| Enthroned | 2004[2] |
| Predecessor | David Bentley |
| Other posts | Dean of Derby (2000–2004) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1976[1] |
| Consecration | 2004 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 November 1947 [3] Dorchester, Dorset |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Residence | Bishopscourt, Gloucester |
| Spouse | Alison[2] |
| Children | Four daughters[2] |
| Occupation | Diocesan bishop, author |
| Alma mater | Keble College, Oxford, Cuddesdon College |
Michael Francis Perham (born 8 November 1947[3]) has been the Bishop of Gloucester in the Church of England since 2004.
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Perham attended Hardye's School, Dorchester before going to Keble College, Oxford in 1971 to study theology.[4][5] He also studied theology at Cuddesdon College (now Ripon College Cuddesdon) where he now serves as the chair of the board of governors.[4]
Perham is married to Alison and has four daughters: Rachel, Anna, Sarah and Mary.
Perham was a curate at St Mary, Addington (Diocese of Canterbury) between 1976 and 1981, before becoming chaplain to the Bishop of Winchester, John Taylor, from 1981 to 1984. He was also Secretary to the Church of England Doctrine Commission from 1979 to 1984.
Perham became the Team Rector of the Oakdale Team Ministry in Poole in 1984, a post he relinquished in 1992 to become a residential canon and precentor at Norwich Cathedral. He became the Provost of Derby in 1998 before being appointed the Dean of Derby in 2000.
Perham was a member of the Church of England Liturgical Commission from 1986 to 2001 and had a significant role in the production of the Church of England's service book Common Worship.
Perham was announced by 10 Downing Street as the next Bishop of Gloucester on 20 January 2004.[6]
| Church of England titles | ||
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| Preceded by David Bentley |
Bishop of Gloucester 2004—present |
Incumbent |