Michael Roberts (priest)

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Michael Graham Vernon Roberts (born 1943) is a retired British Church of England priest and academic.

His early career was spent as a parish priest and a university chaplain. From 1970 to 1974, he was Chaplain of Clare College, Cambridge. He taught at The Queens Theological College in Birmingham during the 80s.From 1993 to 2006, he was Principal of Westcott House, Cambridge, an Anglican theological college. In 2006, he was appointed an honorary canon of Ely Cathedral. [1] [2]

Relatives: Spouse - Sue Roberts Daughter - Rebecca Hobson ( has two kids Daughter - Katie Son - Benjamin Roberts (along with his son Louis, is a fitness enthusiast) Grandson - Louis Roberts (aspiring pilot and fitness enthusiast). Micheal is very proud of his grandson, after achieving great GCSE results in these difficult times, Louis aims to go on to study aeronautics. Grandson - Josh Hobson Grandson - Sam Hobson Grandson - Elliott (son of Katie)

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References

  1. "Michael Graham Vernon Roberts" . Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing . Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  2. "Chapel & Chapel Choir". Clare College Alumni. Retrieved 9 August 2015.