Michael Whinney
| The Rt Revd Michael Whinney MA(Cantab) STM (G.T.S New York) | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Southwell | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell |
| In office | 1985–1988 |
| Predecessor | Denis Wakeling |
| Successor | Patrick Harris |
| Other posts |
Acting Bishop of Birmingham (2005–2006) Honorary assistant bishop in Birmingham (1995–present) Canon residentiary at Birmingham Cathedral (1992–1995) & assistant bishop in Birmingham (1988–1995) Bishop of Aston (1982–1985) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | c. 1957 (deacon); c. 1958 (priest) |
| Consecration | c. 1982 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 July 1930 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Humphrey Whinney & Evelyn Low |
| Spouse | Veronica Webster (m. 1958) |
| Children | 2 sons; 1 daughter |
| Alma mater | Pembroke College, Cambridge |
Michael Humphrey Dickens Whinney is a Church of England bishop who served in two episcopal posts: he is also the great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens.[1]
He was born in Chelsea, London on 8 July 1930 and educated at Charterhouse School and Pembroke College, Cambridge. He was ordained in 1957 after an earlier career as an accountant.[2] His first ministry position was as a curate at Rainham after which he held two posts in Bermondsey, firstly as priest in charge of the Cambridge University Mission Settlement and later as the vicar of St James' with Christ Church.[3] He became the Archdeacon of Southwark before being ordained to the episcopate in 1982 as the Bishop of Aston. After three years he was translated to be the Bishop of Southwell where he remained until 1988.[4] In retirement he continues to serve as an honorary assistant bishop in the Diocese of Birmingham.
References
- ↑ New bishop is Dickens descendant The Times Wednesday, Jan 13, 1982; pg. 10; Issue 61130; col D
- ↑ Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- ↑ St James with Christ Church & St Crispin
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mark Green |
Bishop of Aston 1982–1985 |
Succeeded by Colin Buchanan |
| Preceded by Denis Wakeling |
Bishop of Southwell 1985–1988 |
Succeeded by Patrick Harris |