The Rt Rev William Johnston (7 July 1914 – 23 May 1986) was Bishop of Dunwich from 1977[1] to 1980.[2]
He was born on 7 July 1914 [3] and educated at Bromsgrove School and Selwyn College, Cambridge. After ordination he held curacies in Headingley and Knaresborough.[4] Following this he was Vicar of St. Bartholomew's Church, Armley, then of St Chad, Shrewsbury[5] and finally (before elevation to the episcopate) Archdeacon of Bradford. He died on 23 May 1986.
Notes edit
- ^ The Times, Tuesday, Nov 23, 1976; pg. 16; Issue 59868; col D New Bishop of Dunwich announced
- ^ Bishop to resign The Times, Wednesday, Oct 01, 1980; pg. 14; Issue 60738; col C
- ^ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 London: Oxford University Press, 1976 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
- ^ Church web-site
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