Colin Buchanan (bishop)


Colin Buchanan
Bishop of Woolwich
Buchanan in 2002
ChurchChurch of England
DioceseSouthwark
In office1996–2004
PredecessorPeter Hall
SuccessorChristopher Chessun
Other post(s)Honorary assistant bishop in Bradford (2004–2023)
Bishop of Aston (1985–1989)
Principal of St John's College, Nottingham (1979–1985)
Orders
Ordination1961 (deacon)
1962 (priest)
Consecration1985
Personal details
Born(1934-08-09)9 August 1934
Died29 November 2023(2023-11-29) (aged 89)
DenominationAnglican
ParentsRobert & Kathleen Buchanan
ProfessionAcademic (liturgy)
Alma materLincoln College, Oxford

Colin Ogilvie Buchanan (9 August 1934 – 29 November 2023) was a British Anglican bishop and academic who specialised in liturgy. He served as the principal of St John's College, Nottingham (1979–1985), Bishop of Aston (1985–1989) and Bishop of Woolwich (1996–2004).