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Mike Hill

b. 1949

Retired Bishop of Bristol (born 1949)

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About Mike Hill

Born 1949. Mike Hill is a British politician, anglican priest, theologian, bishop and printing.

Ordained ministry He was ordained a deacon at Petertide 1977 (26 June) and a priest the next Petertide (2 July 1978), both times by Donald Coggan, Archbishop of Canterbury, at Canterbury Cathedral. From 1977 to 1980 he was curate of St Mary Magdalene's, Addiscombe; and, from 1980 to 1983, of St Paul's Slough. From 1983 to 1990 he was priest in charge of St Leonard's Chesham Bois. In 1990 he became Rural Dean of Amersham and the Archdeacon of Berkshire in 1992.

Hill was consecrated a bishop on 19 March 1998 at Southwark Cathedral. From 1998 to 2003, he was the Bishop of Buckingham, an area bishop in the Diocese of Oxford. He was then the Bishop of Bristol from 2003 until he retired effective 30 September 2017.

In December 2012, he became Chair of the Wycliffe Hall Council.

Hill withdrew from public ministry in June 2020 while the subject of a racism inquiry conducted by a Church of England tribunal. In January 2021, he was "formally rebuked" having admitted that he had used racial stereotypes in a letter of reference for a fellow clergyman.

Styles The Reverend Mike Hill (1977–1992) The Venerable Mike Hill (1992–1998) The Right Reverend Mike Hill (1998–present)

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Fitzwilliam College, Ridley Hall, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge
Positions held
Bishop of Bristol, Bishop of Buckingham, Archdeacon of Berkshire
Also known as
Michael Arthur Hill, Michael A. Hill

People in Mike Hill's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Hill?

retired Bishop of Bristol (born 1949)

When was Mike Hill born?

Mike Hill was born on 17 April 1949 in Manchester.

What is Mike Hill's occupation?

Mike Hill is a politician, anglican priest, theologian, bishop and printing.

What nationality is Mike Hill?

Mike Hill is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mike Hill

· Wikidata: Q1498629

· DBpedia: Mike Hill (bishop)

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