Humphrey Southern
Humphrey Ivo John Southern[1] (born 17 September 1960) is a British Anglican bishop. From 2007 to 2015, he was Bishop of Repton, a suffragan bishop in the Diocese of Derby. In April 2015 he was appointed Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon, an Anglican theological college.
Humphrey Southern | |
|---|---|
| Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Appointed | April 2015 |
| Predecessor | Martyn Percy |
| Other posts | Bishop of Repton (2007–2015) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1987 |
| Consecration | 1 May 2007 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 September 1960 |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Emma |
| Children | Two |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Early life
Southern was born on 17 September 1960. He was educated at Harrow School, an all-boys public school in London, England.[2] He studied history at Christ Church, Oxford and graduated from the University of Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1982.[3][4] After a period of study at Ripon College Cuddesdon he was ordained in 1987.[5]
Ordained ministry
His career began with curacies at St Margaret's, Rainham[6] (1986–1990) and St Mary’s Walton-on-the-Hill (1990–1992).[7] After these, he was Vicar of Hale (1992–1996), then Team Rector of the same (1996–1999) and also of Badshot Lea (1997–1999). At the same time he was Ecumenical Officer for the Diocese of Guildford (1992–1999). He was then Team Rector of Tisbury (1999–2001) and of the Nadder Valley Team Ministry (2001–2007), both in the Diocese of Salisbury. He was also Rural Dean of Chalke (2000–2007) and an Honorary Canon and Prebendary of Salisbury Cathedral (2006–2007).[8]
Episcopal ministry
Southern was consecrated a bishop on 31 May 2007 and installed as Bishop of Repton on 9 June 2007.[9] On 18 November 2014, it was announced that he would succeed Martyn Percy as Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon. He took up the appointment on 1 April 2015.[10]
Marriage and adult life
A long-term keeper of the English Bull Terrier which he and his family take on walks,[11] Southern is married to Emma with two daughters.[8]
Styles
- Humphrey Southern Esq (1960–1987)
- The Revd Humphrey Southern (1987–2006)
- The Revd Canon Humphrey Southern (2006–2007)
- The Rt Revd Humphrey Southern (2007–present)
References
- Anglican Communion
- Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- "A new era for Cuddesdon". Diocese of Oxford. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- "Humphrey Ivo John Southern". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0
- "Church details". Archived from the original on 2008-07-24. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- Genuki details
- "Official notification of appointment". Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2008-09-28.
- Salisbury Diocesan Synod — Minutes, 17 February 2007
- "Appointment of new Principal". 18 November 2014.
- Debrett's People of Today London, 2008 Debrett's, ISBN 978-1-870520-95-9
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by David Hawtin |
Bishop of Repton 2007–2015 |
Succeeded by Jan McFarlane |
| Preceded by Martyn Percy |
Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon 2015–present |
Incumbent |