Robert Freeman (bishop)
Robert Freeman | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Penrith | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Carlisle |
| In office | 2011–2018 |
| Predecessor | James Newcome |
| Other post(s) | Archdeacon of Halifax (2003–2011) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1977 (deacon); 1978 (priest) |
| Consecration | 28 October 2011[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 October 1952 Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Chris |
| Children | Beccy, Anna, Cassie |
Robert John Freeman (born 26 October 1952)
Education
Freeman was educated at St John's College, Durham, then at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, where he trained for the Anglican ministry at Ridley Hall, Cambridge.[3]
Priestly career
Following his diaconal ordination in 1977,
Episcopal career
Freeman's nomination as Bishop of Penrith was announced on 10 June 2011, in succession to James Newcome who had been translated as the Bishop of Carlisle on 31 July 2009.[3] He was consecrated on 28 October 2011 at York Minster[1] by John Sentamu, Archbishop of York.[5] On 3 November 2017, it was announced that Freeman was to retire effective "Easter" 2018.[6]
Personal life
Freeman is married to Chris and they have three daughters. His interests include time spent with family,
Styles
- The Reverend Robert Freeman (1977–1994)
- The Reverend CanonRobert Freeman (1994–2003)
- The VenerableRobert Freeman (2003–2011)
- The Right ReverendRobert Freeman (2011–present)
References
- ^ a b Consecrations of the Bishops of Durham and Penrith
- ^ a b Who's Who 2012 – Penrith, Bishop Suffragan of
- ^ Number10. 10 June 2011.
- ^ St John's, Blackpool. Retrieved on 13 June 2011.
- ^ "Diocese of Durham". www.durham.anglican.org. Archived from the original on 21 April 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ Diocese of Carlisle — Announcement of Bishop Robert's retirement (Accessed 4 November 2017)