Bishop of Tewkesbury

The Bishop of Tewkesbury is an episcopal title used by a suffragan bishop of the Church of England Diocese of Gloucester, in the Province of Canterbury, England.[1] The title takes its name after the town of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire, but the bishop's responsibilities cover the whole diocese.[2] As with all suffragan sees, the need for the see of Tewkesbury is reconsidered every time it falls vacant. In both 2013 and 2016, the diocesan synod recommended that a new bishop be appointed, concluding that the need for a bishop was greater than ever.[3]

The first Bishop of Tewkesbury, Austin Hodson, was consecrated on 24 February 1938, as a suffragan to the Bishop of Gloucester.[4] The longest-serving bishop to date was John Went, who retired in 2013 after 17 years in post. The only bishop to have died in office was Robert Deakin, who died on 3 August 1985, aged 68.[5][6]

The incumbent is Robert Springett, previously Archdeacon of Cheltenham, whose nomination to the Suffragan See of Tewkesbury was approved by the Queen on 25 July 2016.[7] His consecration took place on 30 November.[8]

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  2. ^ Harry Farley (25 July 2016). "New Bishop of Tewkesbury announced". Christian Today. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  3. ^ "The See of Tewkesbury" (PDF). Diocese of Gloucester. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 April 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Bishops of Tewkesbury". National Archives. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  5. ^ The Times, Friday, Nov 02, 1973; pg. 19; Issue 58929; col B Inauguration of three new bishops
  6. ^ The Times, Monday, Aug 05, 1985; pg. 14; Issue 62208; col H Obituary: Right Rev Robert Deakin
  7. ^ "Press Release - Suffragan Bishop of Tewkesbury: Robert Wilfrid Springett". UK Government. 25 July 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  8. ^ "The Bishop of Tewkesbury". Diocese of Gloucester. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.