John Irvine (priest)

John Dudley Irvine (born 2 January 1949)[1] was the Dean of Coventry.

Career and ministry

Irvine was a barrister in London before his ordination to the priesthood. He served a curacy at Holy Trinity Brompton and was one of the founders of the Alpha course.[2] Having taken charge of the Alpha course, he played a major part in transforming it from its original four-week form to its current 10-week form.

Dean of Coventry

Irvine was appointed Dean of Coventry in March 2001.[2] He retired on 29 July 2012.[3][4] He took up the position of Associate Vicar at Holy Trinity, Cambridge in September 2012.

Styles

References

  1. Who's Who 2012 – IRVINE, John Dudley
  2. 1 2 "New dean for Coventry Cathedral speaks of "Alpha"". Anglican Communion Office. 11 April 2001. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
  3. "Church Times gazette". Church Times. 18 November 2011. p. 32. #7757.
  4. Cross of Nails – Dean of Coventry to move on
Church of England titles
Preceded by
John Petty
Dean of Coventry
20012012
Succeeded by
John Witcombe


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