Alec Graham
| The Rt Revd Alec Graham | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Newcastle | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Newcastle |
| In office | 1981–1997 |
| Predecessor | Ronald Bowlby |
| Successor | Martin Wharton |
| Other posts |
Honorary assistant bishop in Carlisle (1997–present) Bishop of Bedford 1977–1981 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1956 |
| Consecration | c. 1977 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 August 1929 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Oxford |
Andrew Alexander Kenny Graham (called Alec;[1] born 7 August 1929) is a retired Anglican bishop.
Graham was educated at Tonbridge School and St John's College, Oxford.[2] After studies at Ely Theological College he was ordained in 1956.[3] His first post was as a curate at Hove from where he moved to be a lecturer at Worcester College, Oxford. After time as warden of Lincoln Theological College he was appointed Bishop of Bedford in 1977.[4]
Four years later, with his nomination on 21 May and confirmation on 29 June 1981, he was translated to Newcastle[5] where he stayed for sixteen years. In retirement he continues to serve as an honorary assistant bishop in the Diocese of Carlisle.
References
- ↑ Church of England – GS1554 (Accessed 8 November 2013)
- ↑ Who's Who2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0
- ↑ "Church news New bishops suffragan of Repton and Bedford", The Times, 2 February 1977
- ↑ The Times, Thursday, 2 April 1981; pg. 16; Issue 60892; col D – Bishop appointed