Ronald Milner

Ronald James Milner (born 16 May 1927) was the Bishop of Burnley[1] from 1988 to 1993.[2]


Ronald Milner

MA(Cantab)
Bishop of Burnley
DioceseDiocese of Blackburn
In office1988–1993
PredecessorRichard Watson
SuccessorMartyn Jarrett
Other postsHonorary assistant bishop in Southwell (since 1994)
Archdeacon of Lincoln (1983–1988)
Orders
Ordination1953 (deacon); 1954 (priest)
Consecration1988
Personal details
Born (1927-05-16) 16 May 1927
DenominationAnglican
ParentsMaurice & Muriel
SpouseAudrey Howard (m. 1950)
Children2 sons; 3 daughters (1 d.)
Alma materPembroke College, Cambridge

Education and career

He was educated at Hull Grammar School and Pembroke College, Cambridge[3] before embarking on an ecclesiastical career with the post of Succentor at Sheffield Cathedral, after which he was Vicar of Westwood .[4] He then became Vicar of St James Fletchampstead. Following this he was Rector of St Mary's, Southampton and then (his final appointment before ordination to the episcopate) Archdeacon of Lincoln.[5] In retirement he continues to serve as an assistant bishop within the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.

References

  1. Wife’s bequest to area
  2. ”Debrett's People of Today 1992” (London, Debrett's) ISBN 1-870520-09-2)
  3. Who's Who 1992 (London: A & C Black, ISBN 0-7136-3514-2).
  4. Crockford's clerical directory, 1995” (Lambeth,Church House ISBN 0-7151-8088-6)
  5. Crockford's Clerical Directory 2004/2005 (98th ed.). Church House Publishing. 2003. ISBN 0-7151-8129-7. Milner, The Rt Revd Ronald James. b.27 Pemb Coll Cam BA49 MA52. Wycliffe Hall Ox. 51. d.53 p.64 c.88
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Richard Watson
Bishop of Burnley
1988–1993
Succeeded by
Martyn Jarrett


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