Richard Frith
| The Right Reverend Richard Frith | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Hereford | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Hereford |
| In office | 2014–present |
| Predecessor | Anthony Priddis |
| Other posts |
Bishop of Hull (1998–2014) Archdeacon of Taunton (1992–1998) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination |
1974 (deacon) 1975 (priest) |
| Consecration | c. 1998 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 April 1949 |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Roger Frith |
| Spouse | Kay (2006–present)[1] |
| Alma mater | Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge |
Richard Michael Cockayne Frith[2] (born 8 April 1949) is a British Anglican bishop. He is the current Bishop of Hereford and a former Bishop of Hull.[3]
Early life
Frith was born into a clerical family on 8 April 1949; his father was Roger Cokayne Frith, sometime canon and Vicar of Feltwell.[4] He was educated at Marlborough College[5] and Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.[6] He undertook training for ministry at St John's College, Nottingham.
Ordained ministry
Frith was ordained a deacon in 1974 and a priest in 1975.[1] He began his ordained ministry as a curate in Mortlake, after which he was Vicar of Thamesmead. Following this he was Rector of Keynsham.[7] Finally, before his ordination to the episcopate, he was the Archdeacon of Taunton from 1992.[1]
Frith is also a trustee of maritime welfare charity the Mission to Seafarers.[8]
On 16 July 2014, it was announced that Frith was to become the next Bishop of Hereford.[9] His canonical election was confirmed on 17 October 2014[10] and he was installed 22 November 2014 in Hereford Cathedral.[11]
Personal life
Frith married Kay in April 2006.[1]
Styles
- The Reverend Richard Frith (1974–1992)
- The Venerable Richard Frith (1992–1998)
- The Right Reverend Richard Frith (1998–present)
References
- 1 2 3 4 Diocese of York — Rt Revd Richard Frith
- ↑ Anglican Communion
- ↑ Trustee of Diocese
- ↑ Crockford's clerical directory Lambeth, Church House, 1976 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
- ↑ Burkes peerage
- ↑ Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- ↑ Crockford's clerical directory 2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0
- ↑ "MtS Trustee Richard Frith appointed Bishop of Hereford". 18 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- ↑ Diocese of Hereford – New Bishop named for Diocese of Hereford (Accessed 16 July 2014)
- ↑ Hereford Cathedral – Bishop Richard Frith elected as 105th bishop of Hereford (Accessed 27 September 2014)
- ↑ Diocese of Hereford - Bishop's Office
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James Jones |
Bishop of Hull 1998–2014 |
Succeeded by Alison White |
| Preceded by Anthony Priddis |
Bishop of Hereford 2014–present |
Incumbent |