Douglas Hambidge
Douglas William Hambidge was the seventh Bishop of Caledonia and New Westminster;[1] and ninth Metropolitan of British Columbia.[2]
He was born in London on 6 March 1927,[3] educated at London University and ordained in 1953.[4] After a curacy at St Mark’s, Dalston he held incumbencies at Cassiar, Smithers and Fort St John. In 1969 he became Bishop of Caledonia and in 1980 was translated to New Westminster.[5] In 1981 he became Metropolitan of British Columbia, resigning in 1993. From then until his retirement Principal, St Mark’s Theological College and an Assistant Bishop in Dar es Salaam.[6]
Notes
- ↑ nnkn
- ↑ Metropolitans of British Columbia
- ↑ Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory1975-76 Lambeth, Church House, 1975 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
- ↑ Bishops of New Westminster
- ↑ College web site
| Anglican Communion titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Eric George Munn |
Bishop of Caledonia 1969–1980 |
Succeeded by John Edward Hannen |
| Preceded by Thomas David Somerville |
Bishop of New Westminster 1980–1993 |
Succeeded by Michael Ingham |
| Metropolitan of British Columbia 1981–1993 |
Succeeded by David Perry Crawley | |
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