Mark Allin Hodson (29 December 1907 – 23 January 1985) was an Anglican bishop in the latter half of the 20th century.[1]

Mark Hodson
Bishop of Hereford
DioceseDiocese of Hereford
In office1961 – 1973 (ret.)
PredecessorTom Longworth
SuccessorJohn Eastaugh
Other post(s)
Orders
Ordination1931 (deacon); 1932 (priest)
by Arthur Winnington-Ingram (London)
Consecration1956
by Geoffrey Fisher (Cantuar)
Personal details
Born(1907-12-29)29 December 1907
Died23 January 1985(1985-01-23) (aged 77)
DenominationAnglican
Alma materUniversity College London

Educated at University College London, made deacon on Trinity Sunday (31 May) 1931[2] and ordained priest the following Trinity Sunday (22 May 1932) — both times by Arthur Winnington-Ingram, Bishop of London, at St Paul's Cathedral.[3] He began his career with a curacy at St Dunstan, Stepney[4] after which he was Missioner at St Nicholas Perivale then Rector of Poplar.

In 1955, he was appointed Bishop suffragan of Taunton[5] and took up his see with his consecration as a bishop on 6 January 1956, by Geoffrey Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury, at St Paul's Cathedral.[6] In May 1956, he was appointed Rector of Dinder and a Prebendary of Wells Cathedral (remaining Bishop of Taunton).[7] Translated to Hereford in 1961,[8] he retired in 1973 but continued to serve the church as an honorary assistant bishop within the Diocese of London until his death on 23 January 1985,[9] aged 77.

References edit

  1. ^ Obituary-The Right Rev Mark Hodson The Times Friday, Feb 01, 1985; pg. 14; Issue 62051; col G
  2. ^ "Trinity Ordinations". Church Times. No. 3567. 5 June 1931. p. 722. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 12 March 2021 – via UK Press Online archives.
  3. ^ "Trinity Ordinations". Church Times. No. 3618. 27 May 1932. p. 669. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 12 March 2021 – via UK Press Online archives.
  4. ^ Church Web Site
  5. ^ Ecclesiastical News: New Bishop of Taunton The Times Tuesday 8 November 1955; pg. 10; Issue 53372; col E
  6. ^ "New bishops consecrated". Church Times. No. 4849. 13 January 1956. p. 20. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 12 March 2021 – via UK Press Online archives.
  7. ^ "Benefice for Bishop of Taunton". Church Times. No. 4867. 25 May 1956. p. 11. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 17 June 2019 – via UK Press Online archives.
  8. ^ Two New Bishops Nominated (News) The Times Tuesday 15 August 1961; pg. 8; Issue 55160; col C
  9. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
Church of England titles
Preceded by Bishop of Taunton
1955–1961
Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Hereford
1961–1973
Succeeded by