Peter Maurice (bishop)
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| The Right Reverend Peter Maurice |
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|---|---|
| Bishop of Taunton | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Bath and Wells |
| In office | 2006–30 April 2015 (retired)[1] |
| Predecessor | Andrew Radford |
| Successor | Ruth Worsley (announced) |
| Other posts | Archdeacon of Wells (2003–2006) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1975 |
| Consecration | 7 December 2006[2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 April 1951 |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth[3] |
| Children | 2 sons & 1 daughter[3] |
| Alma mater | Durham University |
Peter David Maurice[4] (born 14 April 1951) was the Bishop of Taunton[3] until 30 April 2015.[1]
Maurice was educated at Durham University and the College of the Resurrection, Mirfield.[5] Ordained in 1975,[6] he was a curate at St Paul's Wandsworth, then team vicar at Mortlake with East Sheen, then of Holy Trinity Rotherhithe, Rural Dean of Bermondsey, vicar of All Saints' Tooting and finally, before his ordination to the episcopate, the Archdeacon of Wells.[3]
An avid sports fan,[7] Maurice is married to Elizabeth, with two sons and one daughter.[3]
Styles
- Peter Maurice Esq (1951–1975)
- The Revd Peter Maurice (1975–2003)
- The Ven Peter Maurice (2003–2006)
- The Rt Revd Peter Maurice (2006–present)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Diocese of Bath & Wells – Bishop of Taunton announces retirement (Accessed 4 September 2014)
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- ↑ Anglican Communion
- ↑ Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0
- ↑ Debrett's People of Today, London, 2008, ISBN 978-1-870520-95-9
| Church of England titles | ||
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| Preceded by | Archdeacon of Wells 2003–2006 |
Succeeded by Nicola Sullivan |
| Preceded by | Bishop of Taunton 2006–2015 |
Succeeded by Ruth Worsley (announced) as bishop-designate |
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