Michael Henshall
| The Rt Revd Michael Henshall | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Warrington | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Liverpool |
| In office | 1976–1996 |
| Predecessor | John Bickersteth |
| Successor | John Packer |
| Other posts | Honorary assistant bishop in York (1999–2017) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1956 (deacon); 1957 (priest) |
| Consecration | 1976 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 February 1928 |
| Died | 7 February 2017 (aged 88) |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Ann Stephenson |
| Children | 2 sons; 1 daughter |
| Alma mater | St Chad's College |
Michael Henshall (29 February 1928 – 7 February 2017) was a long serving Suffragan Bishop of Warrington.[1]
Henshall was educated at Manchester Grammar School and St Chad's College, Durham,[2] he was ordained in 1957 and began his career with a Curacy in Bridlington before Incumbencies at Micklehurst and Altrincham. From there he ascended to the Episcopate of Warrington a post he held for 20 years, retiring in 1996.
His son has been Dean of Chelmsford since 2014.[3]
He died on 7 February 2017 at the age of 88.[4]
References
- ↑ The Times, Wednesday, Jan 28, 1976; pg. 16; Issue 59613; col D Consecration of Bishop of Warrington
- ↑ ‘HENSHALL, Rt Rev. Michael’, Who's Who 2012, A & C Black, 2012; online edition, Oxford University Press, December 2011 , accessed 6 July 2012
- ↑ Chelmsford Weekly News
- ↑ BISHOP MICHAEL HENSHALL
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Bickersteth |
Bishop of Warrington 1976–1996 |
Succeeded by John Packer |
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