George Patrick Benson (called Paddy; born 26 June 1949 in Derby) is an Anglican priest; he was Archdeacon of Hereford[1] from 2011[2] until his retirement in the summer of 2018.
George Patrick Benson | |
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| Born | 26 June 1949 Derby, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Priest |
Benson was educated at Bemrose School, Leighton Park School and Christ Church, Oxford (he graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts {BA} degree). He continued his education at All Nations Christian College[3] in preparation for his next role. He worked was an Editorial Assistant then Director of Academic Studies at St Andrew's College, Kabare in Kenya from 1978. After returning to the UK in 1989 he trained for ordination at Trinity College, Bristol and was ordained in 1992. After a curacy at St Mary Upton, Wirral he was Vicar of Christ Church, Barnston, Wirral [4] until his appointment as Archdeacon of Hereford.[5] His retirement was announced in 2017, effective in August 2018.[6]
References
edit- ^ Photo. Archived 2012-06-22 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Benson, George Patrick". Who's Who. Vol. 2017 (November 2016 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 15 October 2017. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ^ "Benson, George Patrick (Paddy)".
- ^ "Paddy (George Patrick) Benson". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ Hereford Anglican Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Diocese of Hereford — Archdeacon Paddy to retire (Accessed 15 October 2017)