Michael Colclough
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Michael John Colclough (born 29 December 1944) is Canon Pastor at St Paul's Cathedral
, and was Bishop of Kensington
in the Diocese of London
from 1996 to 2008.
Colclough was born in Staffordshire
and educated at Stanfield Technical High School, Burslem, where he was Head Boy in 1963. He was ordained in 1971 following training for the priesthood at Leeds University and Ripon College, Oxford
. His first curacy was at St Werburgh's in Burslem, a parish in the Diocese of Lichfield
.
He moved to the Diocese of London
in 1975, serving a second curacy at St Mary in South Ruislip
before becoming Priest-in-Charge
of St Anselm in Hayes. He was later appointed Area Dean of Hillingdon
and Team Rector
of Uxbridge
. Colclough was made Archdeacon of Northolt
in 1992
In 1994, he became Archdeacon at London House and PA to the Bishop of London. From 1994-96 he was Priest-in-Charge
at St Vedast Foster Lane
, in the City of London
. In 1995, he became a Deputy Priest in Ordinary to The Queen. He was consecrated Bishop of Kensington
on 24 September 1996 at St Paul's Cathedral
.
He is Vice-President of The Christian Children's Fund of Great Britain - a post he has held since 1998 - and he became Patron of the Micro Loan Foundation in 1999.
He has been Chairman of the London Diocesan Communications Group, Dean
of University Chaplains and Chairman of the Industrial Mission Team.
As Bishop of Kensington, he was given "special responsibility for Prison Chaplains within the Diocese" and was Chairman of the London and Southwark Dioceses Prisons and Penal Concerns Group.
Furthermore, he chairs the Mission, Evangelism and Renewal in England Committee of the Board of Mission and is on the Council of the North Thames Ministerial Training Course.
The Bishop of Kensington, the Rt Revd Michael Colclough was appointed Canon Residentiary at St Pauls Cathedral in 2008. After more than eleven years of service, Bishop Colclough and his wife Cynthia moved from the Kensington Area at the end of January 2009 to join their new colleagues at the Cathedral. Describing his time in West London, Bishop Colclough said:
“Over the past eleven years in the Kensington Area we have seen new churches planted, amazing growth in congregations and more and more women and men offering themselves for the ordained ministry of the Church.
“I am now very much looking forward to taking up my new position at St Paul's and working as a member of the Cathedral's Dean and Chapter
. The Cathedral holds an important place as the Mother Church of the Diocese and it is a great privilege to be joining the rich daily round of worship and prayer, ministry and mission that goes on at St Paul’s.”
The Bishop of London said: “Michael's ministry in Kensington has left both the Area and the Diocese spiritually enriched and strengthened. I am delighted that he will be remaining in London as a trusted senior colleague, bringing his wide experience to the ministry of St Paul's.”
Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, the Rt Rev Graeme Knowles said: “We are delighted that Michael Colclough is joining 'the team' here at St Paul's. He brings many gifts and great experience in ministry.”
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral, London, is a Church of England cathedral and seat of the Bishop of London. Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604. St Paul's sits at the top of Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London, and is the mother...
, and was Bishop of Kensington
Bishop of Kensington
The Bishop of Kensington is an episcopal title used by a suffragan bishop of the Church of England Diocese of London, in the Province of Canterbury, England...
in the Diocese of London
Diocese of London
The Anglican Diocese of London forms part of the Province of Canterbury in England.Historically the diocese covered a large area north of the Thames and bordered the dioceses of Norwich and Lincoln to the north and west. The present diocese covers and 17 London boroughs, covering most of Greater...
from 1996 to 2008.
Colclough was born in Staffordshire
Staffordshire
Staffordshire is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. Part of the National Forest lies within its borders...
and educated at Stanfield Technical High School, Burslem, where he was Head Boy in 1963. He was ordained in 1971 following training for the priesthood at Leeds University and Ripon College, Oxford
Ripon College Cuddesdon
Ripon College Cuddesdon is a Church of England theological college in Cuddesdon, a village outside Oxford, England.-History:Ripon College Cuddesdon was formed from an amalgamation in 1975 of Cuddesdon College and Ripon Hall...
. His first curacy was at St Werburgh's in Burslem, a parish in the Diocese of Lichfield
Diocese of Lichfield
The Diocese of Lichfield is a Church of England diocese in the Province of Canterbury, England. The bishop's seat is located in the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Chad in the city of Lichfield. The diocese covers 4,516 km² The Diocese of Lichfield is a Church of England...
.
He moved to the Diocese of London
Diocese of London
The Anglican Diocese of London forms part of the Province of Canterbury in England.Historically the diocese covered a large area north of the Thames and bordered the dioceses of Norwich and Lincoln to the north and west. The present diocese covers and 17 London boroughs, covering most of Greater...
in 1975, serving a second curacy at St Mary in South Ruislip
South Ruislip
South Ruislip is a suburban area in the London Borough of Hillingdon.The population, according to the 2001 UK census, was 10,823. By 2008, this had reached 11,116.-Education:...
before becoming Priest-in-Charge
Priest in charge
A priest in charge or priest-in-charge is a priest in charge of a parish who does not receive the temporalities of the parish. He or she is not legally responsible for the churches and glebe, simply holds a licence rather than freehold and is not appointed by advowson.The appointment of priests in...
of St Anselm in Hayes. He was later appointed Area Dean of Hillingdon
Hillingdon
Hillingdon is a suburban area within the London Borough of Hillingdon, situated 14.2 miles west of Charing Cross.Much of Hillingdon is represented as the Hillingdon East ward within the local authority, Hillingdon Council...
and Team Rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
of Uxbridge
Uxbridge
Uxbridge is a large town located in north west London, England and is the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Hillingdon. It forms part of the ceremonial county of Greater London. It is located west-northwest of Charing Cross and is one of the major metropolitan centres...
. Colclough was made Archdeacon of Northolt
Northolt
Northolt is a town in the London Borough of Ealing, England. The town has London Underground and Network Rail stations and is on the A40 road...
in 1992
In 1994, he became Archdeacon at London House and PA to the Bishop of London. From 1994-96 he was Priest-in-Charge
Priest in charge
A priest in charge or priest-in-charge is a priest in charge of a parish who does not receive the temporalities of the parish. He or she is not legally responsible for the churches and glebe, simply holds a licence rather than freehold and is not appointed by advowson.The appointment of priests in...
at St Vedast Foster Lane
St Vedast Foster Lane
Saint Vedast-alias-Foster, a church in Foster Lane, in the City of London, is dedicated to Vedast , a French saint whose cult came to England through contacts with Augustinian clergy.-History:...
, in the City of London
City of London
The City of London is a small area within Greater London, England. It is the historic core of London around which the modern conurbation grew and has held city status since time immemorial. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part of...
. In 1995, he became a Deputy Priest in Ordinary to The Queen. He was consecrated Bishop of Kensington
Bishop of Kensington
The Bishop of Kensington is an episcopal title used by a suffragan bishop of the Church of England Diocese of London, in the Province of Canterbury, England...
on 24 September 1996 at St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral, London, is a Church of England cathedral and seat of the Bishop of London. Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604. St Paul's sits at the top of Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London, and is the mother...
.
He is Vice-President of The Christian Children's Fund of Great Britain - a post he has held since 1998 - and he became Patron of the Micro Loan Foundation in 1999.
He has been Chairman of the London Diocesan Communications Group, Dean
Dean
-Title:* Dean * Dean , persons in certain positions of authority within a religious hierarchy* The head of a Bar association or equivalent body in some jurisdictions...
of University Chaplains and Chairman of the Industrial Mission Team.
As Bishop of Kensington, he was given "special responsibility for Prison Chaplains within the Diocese" and was Chairman of the London and Southwark Dioceses Prisons and Penal Concerns Group.
Furthermore, he chairs the Mission, Evangelism and Renewal in England Committee of the Board of Mission and is on the Council of the North Thames Ministerial Training Course.
The Bishop of Kensington, the Rt Revd Michael Colclough was appointed Canon Residentiary at St Pauls Cathedral in 2008. After more than eleven years of service, Bishop Colclough and his wife Cynthia moved from the Kensington Area at the end of January 2009 to join their new colleagues at the Cathedral. Describing his time in West London, Bishop Colclough said:
“Over the past eleven years in the Kensington Area we have seen new churches planted, amazing growth in congregations and more and more women and men offering themselves for the ordained ministry of the Church.
“I am now very much looking forward to taking up my new position at St Paul's and working as a member of the Cathedral's Dean and Chapter
Chapter
Chapter, as an organizational class title, may refer to:* A main division of a piece of writing or document, as a Chapter and a chapter in legislation...
. The Cathedral holds an important place as the Mother Church of the Diocese and it is a great privilege to be joining the rich daily round of worship and prayer, ministry and mission that goes on at St Paul’s.”
The Bishop of London said: “Michael's ministry in Kensington has left both the Area and the Diocese spiritually enriched and strengthened. I am delighted that he will be remaining in London as a trusted senior colleague, bringing his wide experience to the ministry of St Paul's.”
Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, the Rt Rev Graeme Knowles said: “We are delighted that Michael Colclough is joining 'the team' here at St Paul's. He brings many gifts and great experience in ministry.”
Styles
- Mr Michael Colclough (1944–1971)
- The Revd Michael Colclough (1971–1992)
- The Ven Michael Colclough (1992–1996)
- The Rt Revd Michael Colclough (1996–present)