John Crook (bishop)

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John Michael Crook (born 11 June 1940) was Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness from 1999 to 2006.[1]

The Right Reverend

John Crook
Bishop Emeritus of Moray, Ross and Caithness
ChurchScottish Episcopal Church
DioceseMoray, Ross and Caithness
Elected1999
In office1999–2007
PredecessorGregor MacGregor
SuccessorMark Strange
Orders
Ordination1965
Consecration25 September 1999
Personal details
Born (1940-06-11) 11 June 1940 (age 84)
NationalityEnglish

Biography

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Crook was born on 11 June 1940 and educated at Dame Allan's School, Newcastle, William Hulme's Grammar School, Manchester, St David’s College, Lampeter and the College of the Resurrection, Mirfield.[2] He was ordained in 1965.[3] After curacies in Horninglow and Bloxwich he held incumbencies in Inverness (St Michael & All Angels), Callander, and Bridge of Allan. He was a canon residentiary at St Ninian's Cathedral, Perth until his elevation to the episcopate.

Notes

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  1. ^ HFTCA
  2. ^ Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
  3. ^ Crockfords (London, Church House, 1995) ISBN 0-7151-8088-6
Religious titles
Preceded by Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness
1999–2007
Succeeded by