Robert Paterson (bishop)

The Right Reverend
Robert Paterson
Bishop of Sodor and Man
Church Church of England
Diocese Diocese of Sodor and Man
In office 2008–2016
Predecessor Graeme Knowles
Successor Peter Eagles
Other posts Dean of Peel (ex officio; 2008–2011)
Member of the Legislative Council (ex officio; 2008–2016)
Orders
Ordination 1972[1]
Consecration 25 April 2008
Personal details
Born (1949-02-27) 27 February 1949
Denomination Anglican
Spouse Pauline Anne
Children Three
Alma mater St John's College, Durham

Robert Mar Erskine Paterson (born 27 February 1949) is a British Anglican bishop. He was the Bishop of Sodor and Man in the Church of England from 2008 until his retirement in 2016.

Early life and education

Paterson was born on 27 February 1949 in Cardiff, Wales.[2] He was educated at King Henry VIII School, Coventry, an independent school.[2] He studied at St John's College, Durham, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1971.[2][3] He then spent a year training for ordained ministry at Cranmer Hall, Durham (an Anglican theological college that is part of St John's College, Durham), and completed a Diploma in Theology (DipTh) in 1972.[2][3] He graduated with a Master of Arts (MA) degree from Durham University in 1983.[4]

Ordained ministry

Paterson was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 1972.[5] From 1972 to 1973, he was a curate in the Diocese of Manchester at Christ Church, Harpurhey.[3] In 1973, he transferred to the Church in Wales and was ordained as a priest in 1973 by the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon.[3][5] He undertook a further curacy in Sketty, Swansea from 1973 to 1978.[4] From 1978 to 1983 he was Rector of two parishes and World Mission Officer. From 1983 to 1994 he was a Vicar in Cardiff and then Team Rector until 2000 in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan. From 2000 to 2006 he was Principal Officer of the Church in Wales Council for Mission and Ministry. He has served on a number of national and international bodies, and has been Vice Chair of the Anglican Primates' working group on theological education. In 2004 he was made a canon of the Province of Wales.[6] He was appointed chaplain and researcher to John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, in 2006.

Episcopal ministry

Paterson was nominated as the next Bishop of Sodor and Man in 2008[7] to replace Graeme Knowles. The appointment was confirmed by Letters Patent issued by Elizabeth II on 18 April 2008.[8] He was consecrated as a bishop on 25 April 2008 at York Minster.[9] He was enthroned Bishop and Dean of Sodor and Man on 14 June 2008 at St German's Cathedral in Peel, Isle of Man.[10][11]

He retired from full-time ministry on 11 November 2016.[12] In retirement, he is an honorary assistant bishop in the Diocese of Worcester and the Diocese of Hereford.[3]

Other works

He is author of a number of books on liturgy and preaching and his interests include current affairs, early music, literature, walking, cycling and the countryside. As the island's bishop, he sat ex officio on the Legislative Council and Tynwald Court and was required to vote on all matters. Throughout his period of office Paterson spoke in Tynwald particularly on ethical issues concerning international aid, a register of beneficial ownership, family life and the rights of minorities.

Personal life

Paterson is married to Pauline Anne.[1] Together they have one son and two daughters.[1]

Selected works

  • Paterson, Robert (1987). Short, sharp and off the point: the art of good (and bad) preaching. Eastbourne: MARC Europe. ISBN 978-0947697501.
  • Paterson, Robert M. E., ed. (1997). The Monarch book of Christian wisdom. Crowborough: Monarch. ISBN 978-1854243607.

Styles

References

  1. 1 2 3 Tynwald Biography
  2. 1 2 3 4 "PATERSON, Rt Rev. Robert Mar Erskine". Who's Who 2017. Oxford University Press. November 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Robert Mar Erskine Paterson". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  4. 1 2 "Paterson, Rt Rev. Robert Mar Erskine". Who's Who 2018. Oxford University Press. 1 December 2017. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.247318. Missing or empty |url= (help)
  5. 1 2 "PATERSON Rt Rev Robert Mar Erskine, MA MLC". Tynwald - Parliament of the Isle of Man. 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
  6. ↑ Wales Online — Canon moves on (Accessed 9 November 2015)
  7. ↑ "Diocese of Sodor and Man". 10 Downing Street. Archived from the original on April 1, 2008. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  8. ↑ "No. 58678". The London Gazette. 24 April 2008. p. 6303.
  9. ↑ "York Minster—Services and events calendar". Dean and Chapter of York Minster. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
  10. ↑ "Appointment of new Bishop of Sodor and Man". Diocesan website of Sodor and Man. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
  11. ↑ "Recovering tradition". Church Times, Issue 7580. 27 June 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-30.
  12. ↑ Diocese of Sodor and Man — Bishopannounces his retirement (Accessed 24 July 2016)
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Graeme Knowles		 Bishop of Sodor and Man
2008–2016		 Succeeded by
Peter Eagles
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