Geoff Pearson
Geoff Pearson | |
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| Bishop of Lancaster | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Blackburn |
| In office | 2006–present |
| Predecessor | Stephen Pedley |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1974 (deacon); 1975 (priest)[1] |
| Consecration | 2 November 2006[2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 July 1951 |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Jean[3] |
| Children | 3 adult[3] |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Durham |
Geoffrey Seagrave "Geoff" Pearson[4][5] (born 18 July 1951) is the current Bishop of Lancaster in the Church of England.[3]
He was educated at St John's College, Durham.[1] Ordained in 1974[6] his career began with a curacy at Kirkheaton after which he was the incumbent at the Church of the Redeemer, Blackburn[1] and finally (before his appointment to the episcopate) the Vicar of Roby. Pearson was consecrated a bishop on 2 November 2006[2] and installed as Bishop of Lancaster on
A keen hillwalker,[7] Pearson is married to Jean with three adult children.[3] He has dedicated much of his ministry to the prioritisation of gospel work amongst children and young people.
Styles
- The Reverend Geoff Pearson (1974–2003)
- The Reverend Canon Geoff Pearson (2003–2006)
- The Right Reverend Geoff Pearson (2006–present)
References
- ^ a b c Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- ^ a b Episcopal World — Advent 2006
- ^ a b c d Official notification of appointment
- ^ Anglican web-site
- ^ Diocese of Blackburn — Bishop's Staff
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0
- ^ Debrett's People of Today London, 2008 Debrett's, ISBN 978-1-870520-95-9
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