The Bishop of Brixworth is an episcopal title used by a suffragan bishop of the Church of England Diocese of Peterborough, in the Province of Canterbury, England. [1] The title takes its name after the village of Brixworth in Northamptonshire and has shared responsibility (with the diocesan bishop) over the whole diocese. [2] Following a proposal initiated by Bill Westwood, Bishop of Peterborough in 1985, [3] and with the agreement of the General Synod of the Church of England in July 1987, [4] the See was erected by Queen-in-Council on 26 July 1988. [5]
The role is currently held by John Holbrook [6] since his 2 June 2011 consecration. [2]
Bishops of Brixworth | |||
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From | Until | Incumbent | Notes |
1989 | 2001 | Paul Barber | |
2002 | 2010 | Frank White | Translated to be Assistant Bishop of Newcastle |
29 June 2011 [2] | present | John Holbrook | |
Source(s): [1] |
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