Tony Robinson (bishop)
| The Rt Revd Tony Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Area Bishop of Wakefield[1] | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese |
Diocese of Leeds (2014–present) Diocese of Wakefield (2002–2014) |
| Predecessor | David James |
| Other posts |
Bishop of Pontefract (former name of suffragan See of Wakefield) Archdeacon of Pontefract (1997–2002) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1983 |
| Consecration | 6 December 2002 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
25 April 1956 Bedford, Bedfordshire |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Residence | Pontefract House, Wakefield |
| Spouse | Sue (wife)[2] |
| Children | 3: William, Lucy & Matthew[2] |
| Profession | formerly teacher |
Anthony William "Tony" Robinson (born 25 April 1956)) is the area Bishop of Wakefield[3] in the Diocese of Leeds.[1]
He was educated at Bedford Modern.[4] After a period of study at Salisbury and Wells Theological College he was ordained in 1983.[5] His career began with a curacy at St Paul’s, Tottenham. He was then Rural Dean of North Leicester and finally (before his consecration to the episcopate on 6 December 2002[6]) Archdeacon of Pontefract.[7]
Robinson is the patron of Street Angels - Christian Nightlife Initiatives, a post held since 2010.
As of late March 2014 he is the only bishop in the Church of England to have voted in his diocesan synod against new legislation which could enable women to become bishops.[8] [9]
In 2014, he became chairman of Forward in Faith, an Anglican movement that opposes the ordination of women to the priesthood and episcopate.[10]
Styles
- Tony Robinson Esq (1956–1983)
- The Revd Tony Robinson (1983–1994)
- The Revd Canon Tony Robinson (1994–1997)
- The Ven Tony Robinson (1997–2002)
- The Rt Revd Tony Robinson (2002–present)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Transformation Programme – First new diocese for more than 85 years created on April 20 (Accessed 19 April 2014)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wakefield Diocese — CV
- ↑ Wakefield Diocese — Bishops
- ↑ Who's Who2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0
- ↑ BBC Bradford announcement
- ↑ Debrett's People of Today London,2008 Debrett's, ISBN 978-1-870520-95-9
- ↑ "Women in the Episcopate - Results on Voting". Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ↑ "Wakefield Diocese voting results". Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- ↑ "New Chairman of Forward in Faith". News. Forward in Faith. 17 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
| Church of England titles | ||
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| Preceded by David James |
Bishop of Pontefract 2002–2015 |
Succeeded by himself as Area Bishop of Wakefield |
| Preceded by himself as Bishop of Pontefract |
Area Bishop of Wakefield 2015–present |
Incumbent |
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