Jonathan Gibbs (bishop)

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Jonathan Robert Gibbs (born 1961) is a Church of England bishop. He is the current and first Bishop of Huddersfield, a suffragan bishop in the Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales.[1]

Early life

Gibbs was born in 1961. Schooled at King's School, Chester he then studied at Jesus College, Oxford, completing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Philosophy and Politics; his BA was later promoted to MA (Oxon) as per tradition.[2] He undertook postgraduate research at Jesus College, Cambridge, completing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in 1990.[3] He underwent ministry formation at Ridley Hall, Cambridge.[2]

Religious life

He was ordained deacon in 1989 and priest in 1990.[2] His first post was a curacy at Stalybridge, after which he was the Chaplain at Basle from 1992 until 1998. He was then the incumbent at Heswall from 1998 until his elevation to the episcopate.[3]

References

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