About John Finney
Born 1932. John Finney is an anglican priest, bishop and author.
John Thornley Finney (born 1 May 1932) was the eighth Suffragan Bishop of Pontefract.
He was educated at Charterhouse and Hertford College, Oxford. Ordained in 1958, he began his career with curacies in Headington and Aylesbury and was then successively Rector of Tollerton, Vicar of St Margarets Aspley Adviser in Evangelism to the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham and then Officer for the Decade of Evangelism before ascending to the Episcopate – a post he held from 1993 until 1998. An eminent author, in retirement he continues to minister, as an honorary assistant bishop within the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Finney's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Finney's
Frequently asked questions
Who is John Finney?
Anglican bishop
When was John Finney born?
John Finney was born on 1 May 1932.
What is John Finney's occupation?
John Finney is an anglican priest, bishop and author.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Finney. https://biography.guide/john-finney/
MLA: "John Finney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-finney/.
Chicago: "John Finney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-finney/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:02 UTC