Christine Hardman
Christine Hardman | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Newcastle | |
.jpg) The Lord Bishop of Newcastle, 2019 | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Newcastle |
| In office | 22 September 2015 – 30 November 2021 |
| Predecessor | Martin Wharton |
| Successor | Helen-Ann Hartley[1] |
| Other post(s) |
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| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1987 (deacon) 1994 (priest) |
| Consecration | 30 November 2015 by John Sentamu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christine Elizabeth Atkins 27 August 1951 |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Residence | Bishop's House, Gosforth[2] |
| Spouse |
Roger (m. 1971) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Lord Spiritual ) |
| In office 26 January 2016 – 30 November 2021 | |
Christine Elizabeth Hardman (Archdeacon of Lewisham & Greenwich, 2008–2012; and Bishop of Newcastle, 2015–2021.
Early life and education
Hardman was educated at
Applied Theology at Westminster College, Oxford, and graduated with a Master of Theology (MTh) degree in 1994.[3]
Hardman trained for
theological college.[6]
Ordained ministry
Hardman was licensed as a
curacy between 1994 and 1996.[2]
Hardman was then
She has been a Member of the
Convocation of Canterbury
in the last synod 2010–2015; as a diocesan bishop she automatically became a member of the synod once again in the House of Bishops. On the synod, she has served on the following committees: Eucharistic Prayers Revision Committee, the Dioceses and Pastoral Measures Review Group, and the Ethical Investment Advisory Group. She was involved in the legislation which allowed women to become bishops in the Church of England.
Episcopal ministry
On 2 September 2015, it was announced that Hardman was to become the twelfth
consecrated a bishop by John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, during a service at York Minster.[11] On 12 December, a service of inauguration was held at Newcastle Cathedral during which she was enthroned as Bishop of Newcastle.[12]
Upon the retirement on 30 September 2015 of
Lord Spiritual but tradition dictates that she would only take her place once she had participated in an introduction ceremony.[13] She was introduced to the House of Lords on 26 January 2016,[14] and made her maiden speech on 25 May 2016.[15]
On 14 August 2021, Hardman announced her retirement, effective 30 November 2021.[16][17]
Personal life
In 1971, at the age of 19, she married Roger Hardman[3][4] at St Peter's Church, Arkley, Hertfordshire; they now have two adult daughters and four grandchildren.[18] Her hobbies including running and cycling; she has completed the London Marathon three times and the Great North Run once.
Styles
- The Reverend Christine Hardman (1987–2001)
- The VenerableChristine Hardman (2001 – 22 September 2015)
- The Reverend Christine Hardman (22 September – 30 November 2015)
- The Right ReverendChristine Hardman (30 November 2015 – present)
References
- ^ "Dr Helen-Ann Hartley announced as 13th Bishop of Newcastle". BBC News. 20 October 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ a b c "Christine Elizabeth Hardman". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ a b c "Hardman, Christine Elizabeth". Who's Who. Vol. 2017 (November 2016 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 10 June 2017. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ^ a b Robins, Wendy (22 September 2015). "In Profile: Christine Hardman". Diocese of Newcastle. Church of England. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ a b Diocese of Newcastle — Christine Hardman to be Twelfth Bishop of Newcastle Archived 5 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine (Accessed 2 September 2015).
- ^ Eastern Region Ministry Course (2 September 2015). "Appointment of Ven. Christine Hardman as Bishop of Newcastle". Thinking Anglicans. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
Christine is to be the first diocesan bishop who trained on a course
- ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 10 June 2017 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 10 June 2017 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ^ Southwark Anglican Archived 7 May 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 11 June 2017 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ^ a b "Confirmation of Election Service for the 12th Bishop of Newcastle". Diocese of Newcastle. 23 September 2015. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
- ^ "Inauguration of the twelfth Bishop of Newcastle". What's On. Diocese of Newcastle. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Bishop of Newcastle". House of Lords. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Bishop of Newcastle introduced to House of Lords". Archbishop of York. 25 January 2016. Archived from the original on 24 March 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ "Full text of the Rt Revd Christine Hardman's maiden speech in the House of Lords on the 25th May". Diocese of Newcastle. Church of England. 25 May 2016. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ Diocese of Newcastle — Bishop Christine announces the date of her retirement (Accessed 16 August 2021)
- ^ "Bishop Christine bids emotional farewell as Bishop of Newcastle". Diocese of Newcastle. Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ Thinking Anglicans blog. Next Bishop of Newcastle announced (Accessed 2 September 2015).
