Geoff Pearson

The Right Reverend
Geoff Pearson
Bishop of Lancaster
Diocese Diocese of Blackburn
In office 2006–present
Predecessor Stephen Pedley
Orders
Ordination 1974 (deacon); 1975 (priest)[1]
Consecration 2 November 2006[2]
Personal details
Born (1951-07-18) 18 July 1951
Nationality British
Denomination Anglican
Spouse Jean[3]
Children 3 adult[3]
Alma mater St John's College, Durham

Geoffrey Seagrave "Geoff" Pearson[4][5] (born 18 July 1951) is the current Bishop of Lancaster in the Church of England.[3]

He was educated at St John's College, Durham.[1] Ordained in 1974[6] his career began with a curacy at Kirkheaton after which he was the incumbent at the Church of the Redeemer, Blackburn[1] and finally (before his appointment to the episcopate) the Vicar of Roby. Pearson was consecrated a bishop on 2 November 2006[2] and installed as Bishop of Lancaster on

A keen hillwalker,[7] Pearson is married to Jean with three adult children.[3] He has dedicated much of his ministry to the prioritisation of gospel work amongst children and young people.

Styles

References

  1. 1 2 3 Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
  2. 1 2 Episcopal World — Advent 2006
  3. 1 2 3 4 Official notification of appointment
  4. Anglican web-site
  5. Diocese of Blackburn — Bishop's Staff
  6. Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0
  7. Debrett's People of Today London, 2008 Debrett's, ISBN 978-1-870520-95-9
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Stephen Pedley
Bishop of Lancaster
2006–present
Incumbent
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