John Dobson

John Richard Dobson DL (born 16 November 1964) is a British Church of England priest. Since 2014, he has been the dean of Ripon. Previously, he was a curate in County Durham and a vicar in Darlington. He also held the senior posts of area dean of Darlington and chair of the House of Clergy of the Durham Diocesan Synod.

Early life Dobson was born on 16 November 1964 in Swillington, Tadcaster Rural District, West Riding of Yorkshire. He studied theology at Van Mildert College, Durham University, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1987. He then moved to Darlington, where he was assistant curate of the town's St Cuthbert's Church from 1992 to 1996.

He is a Deputy Lieutenant of North Yorkshire.

Personal life Dobson is married to Nicola. She is a primary school head teacher. Together, they have two children.