Jane Steen

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The Right Reverend

Jane Steen
Bishop of Lynn
Diocese Diocese of Norwich
In office2021 to present
Predecessor Jonathan Meyrick
Other post(s) Archdeacon of Southwark (2013–2021)
Orders
Ordination1996 (deacon)
1997 (priest)
Consecration23 June 2021
by  Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London
Personal details
Born
Jane Elizabeth Steen

1964 (age 59–60)
NationalityBritish
Denomination Anglicanism
Alma mater

Jane Elizabeth Steen (born 1964) is a British Church of England bishop. Since June 2021, she has served as the Bishop of Lynn, a suffragan bishop in the Diocese of Norwich. Previously, from 2013 to 2021, she served as Archdeacon of Southwark; and before that, from 2005 to 2013, she served as Canon Chancellor of Southwark Cathedral, and also as Director of Ministerial Education and Canon Theologian for the Diocese of Southwark.

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Early life and education

Steen was born in 1964 in Thornton Heath, Surrey, England. [1] [2] She was educated at the Old Palace School, an all-girls private school in London. [3] From 1983 to 1987, she studied English literature at Newnham College, Cambridge. [4] She graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1988; as per tradition, her BA was promoted to a Master of Arts (MA Cantab) degree in 1990. [5] She then spent a year working with elderly and disabled people in East Barnet, London. [4]

In 1988, Steen returned to Newnham College, Cambridge to undertake postgraduate research in English. [4] She completed her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in 1992. [5] Her doctoral thesis was titled "Samuel Johnson and aspects of Anglicanism". [6] She then spent a year bookselling and teaching undergraduates. [4]

In 1993, Steen entered Westcott House, Cambridge, an Anglican theological college in the Liberal Catholic tradition. [5] From 1993 to 1995, she also studied Theological and Religious Studies at Trinity College, Cambridge, graduating with a further BA degree in 1995. [4] She then underwent a year of training at Westcott House in preparation for ordination and completed a Certificate in Theology for Ministry. [4] She later studied canon law at Cardiff University, completing a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in 2016. [5] [7]

Ordained ministry

Steen was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 1996 and as a priest in 1997. [5] From 1996 to 1999, she served her curacy at St John the Baptist Church, Chipping Barnet in the Diocese of St Albans. [5] From 1999 to 2005, she was bishop's chaplain to Tom Butler, the then Bishop of Southwark. [2] [4] In 2005, she was appointed Canon Chancellor of Southwark Cathedral, and Director of Ministry and Training and Canon Theologian for the Diocese of Southwark. [4] She was also an honorary senior lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University from 2006 to 2011. [3]

In December 2012, it was announced that Steen would be the next Archdeacon of Southwark in the Diocese of Southwark, in succession to Michael Ipgrave. [4] On 14 April 2013, she was installed as Archdeacon in Southwark Cathedral. [2]

Episcopal ministry

On 28 April 2021, it was announced that Steen would be the next Bishop of Lynn, a suffragan bishop in the Diocese of Norwich. [8] She was consecrated a bishop at Norwich Cathedral on 23 June 2021: [9] she was the first suffragan bishop to have been consecrated at that cathedral for at least 100 years. [10] The principal consecrator was Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London, assisted by Graham Usher, the Bishop of Norwich, and Michael Ipgrave, the Bishop of Lichfield. [11]

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In November 2023, she was one of 44 Church of England bishops who signed an open letter supporting the use of the Prayers of Love and Faith. [12]

Personal life

In 1990, she married Preston "Pip" Steen. [1] [2]

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  6. ↑ Steen, Jane Elizabeth (1992). Samuel Johnson and aspects of Anglicanism. E-Thesis Online Service (Ph.D). The British Library. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  7. ↑ "Ecumenical law colloquium holds annual meeting in Rome". Cardiff University. Retrieved 28 April 2021. Revd Dr Jane Steen (Archdeacon of Southwark and current LLM Canon Law Student)
  8. ↑ "Appointment of Suffragan Bishop of Lynn: 28 April 2021". GOV.UK. Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street. 28 April 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  9. ↑ "Bishop of Lynn consecrated at Norwich Cathedral". 23 June 2021.
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  12. ↑ Martin, Francis (1 November 2023). "Don't delay guidance allowing priests to be in same-sex marriages, say 44 bishops". Church Times. Archived from the original on 2 November 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
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