Keith Sutton (bishop)
| The Rt Revd Keith Sutton | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Lichfield | |
 Sutton in a cooking pot | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lichfield |
| Installed | 1984 |
| Term ended | 2003 (retirement) |
| Predecessor | Kenneth Skelton |
| Successor | Jonathan Gledhill |
| Other posts |
Honorary assistant bishop in Truro and Exeter (2003–?) Bishop of Kingston 1978–1984 Principal of Ridley Hall, Cambridge 1973–1978 |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | c. 1978 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 June 1934 |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Jean Sutton |
| Children | 3 sons, 1 daughter |
| Alma mater | Jesus College, Cambridge |
Keith Norman Sutton (born 23 June 1934[1]) was the Bishop of Lichfield from 1984 to 2003.[2] He was the 97th Bishop of Lichfield.[3]
Early life and education
Sutton grew up in Balham, London and graduated from Jesus College, Cambridge in 1959.
Ecclesiastical career
In July 1985, Sutton was sent by the Archbishop of Canterbury as a special envoy to support Archbishop Desmond Tutu who was facing threats of action by the South African government.[4][5] He was the Bishop of Kingston from 1978 to 1984, having served as Principal of Ridley Hall from 1973 to 1978.[2] Prior to his time at Ridley Hall he taught at Bishop Tucker Theological College in Mukono, Uganda from 1968-1973 - now part of Uganda Christian University. He was Chaplain of St John's College, Cambridge from 1962-1967. He retired to Cornwall and served as an honorary assistant bishop in the Dioceses of Truro and of Exeter.[6]
Marriage and family
He was married to Jean Sutton (deceased) and has 3 sons and 1 daughter.
References
- ↑ Some online sources suggest 1935 as the correct year.
- 1 2 "Sutton, Rt Rev. Keith Norman". Who's Who 2011. Oxford University Press. October 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2010. (subscription required (help)).
- ↑ "Bishop of Lichfield to retire". Lichfield Diocese. 2 October 2002. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
- ↑ Runcie envoy arrives to back Tutu. Glasgow Herald, 22 March 1988
- ↑ Bishop of Lichfield. ITN Source, 21 July 1985
- ↑ "Bishop of Lichfield retires". Lichfield Diocese. 20 April 2003. Retrieved 14 March 2012.