Brian Castle | |
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Bishop of Tonbridge | |
Diocese | Diocese of Rochester |
In office | 2002–2015 |
Predecessor | Brian Smith |
Successor | vacant; then Simon Burton-Jones (ann.) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1977 [1] |
Consecration | 24 January 2002 by George Carey |
Personal details | |
Born | 7 September 1949 |
Nationality | British |
Denomination | Anglican |
Spouse | Jane [2] |
Children | 3 [1] |
Profession | Theologian; formerly social worker |
Alma mater | University College London |
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