Hugh Nelson (bishop)
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| Alma mater | Worcester College, Oxford Ripon College Cuddesdon |
Hugh Edmund Nelson (born 1972) is a British
Early life and education
Nelson was born in 1972.[1] He studied theology at Worcester College, Oxford, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1994.[1][2] Before starting ministry in the Church of England, he spent 13 years working at L'Arche London, a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities.[3][4] He trained for ordination at Ripon College Cuddesdon from 2007 to 2009.[1]
Ordained ministry
Nelson was
His appointment to St Germans was announced in January 2020; he was due be consecrated as a bishop in June 2020, but this was postponed due to the coronavirus epidemic.
Since September 2023, he has been Acting Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Truro.[8]
Personal life
Nelson is married to Lizzie. Together they have four children.[9]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Hugh Edmund Nelson". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ a b Best, Richard (10 July 2020). "New Bishop of St Germans, Revd Hugh Nelson, to be consecrated at Lambeth Palace". Truro Diocese. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Suffragan Bishop of St Germans: 17 January 2020". GOV.UK. Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Name of the next Bishop of St Germans is announced by Downing Street". Truro Diocese. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ Best, Richard (15 July 2020). "New Bishop of St Germans, the Rt Revd Hugh Nelson, is consecrated at Lambeth Palace". Truro Diocese.
- ^ Wilkinson, Paul (16 July 2020). "Archbishops delegate consecrations in line with Five Guiding Principles". Church Times. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ "Bishop Hugh announced as Bishop to the Armed Forces". Truro Diocese. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- ^ "Vacancy In See". Truro Diocese. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ Reines, Jeff (22 January 2020). "Married dad of four will be Cornwall's new bishop". CornwallLive. Retrieved 19 September 2021.