Stephen George Platten
Encyclopedia
Stephen George Platten is the current Bishop of Wakefield
in the Church of England
. He was consecrated in this role on 19 July 2003 and immediately prior to that was Dean of Norwich
from 1995.
and that his interests include reading, walking, Northumberland and music.
Platten is married to Rosslie, whose work is focused particularly on children with special needs. They have two sons – Aidan and Gregory – who have both studied at Cuddesdon Theological College and were ordained deacons in 2003 and priests in 2004.
Platten was educated at the Stationers' Company School. He has a BEd degree from the Institute of Education
and a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology from Cuddesdon College. He was awarded a BD degree at Trinity College, Oxford
.
Platten was ordained as a deacon in 1975 and as a priest in 1976 in the Diocese of Oxford
. His ministry positions include being a residentiary canon at Portsmouth Cathedral
and the Diocese of Portstmouth
's Director of Ordinands (1983–1990), Archbishop of Canterbury’s Secretary for Ecumenical Affairs (1990–1995) and Minister Provincial of the Third Order of St Francis
in its European Province (1991–1996).
Platten was admitted to sit in the House of Lords as one of the Lords Spiritual on 22 June 2009.
He has also edited:
He has edited and contributed to eight books:
Bishop of Wakefield
The Bishop of Wakefield is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Wakefield in the Province of York.The diocese based in Wakefield in West Yorkshire, covers Wakefield, Barnsley, Kirklees and Calderdale...
in the Church of England
Church of England
The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England and the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church considers itself within the tradition of Western Christianity and dates its formal establishment principally to the mission to England by St...
. He was consecrated in this role on 19 July 2003 and immediately prior to that was Dean of Norwich
Dean of Norwich
The Dean of Norwich is the head of the Chapter of Norwich Cathedral in Norwich, England. The current Dean is the Very Revd Graham Charles Morell Smith.*1538-1539 William Castleton, first dean*1539-1554 John Salisbury*1554-1557 John Christopherson...
from 1995.
Life
His homepage states that he:- "... has particular interests in the study of theology and relations with other churches. He has recently been appointed as Chairman of the Church of England Liturgical Commission, which seeks to develop the worshipping life of the church."
and that his interests include reading, walking, Northumberland and music.
Platten is married to Rosslie, whose work is focused particularly on children with special needs. They have two sons – Aidan and Gregory – who have both studied at Cuddesdon Theological College and were ordained deacons in 2003 and priests in 2004.
Platten was educated at the Stationers' Company School. He has a BEd degree from the Institute of Education
Institute of Education
The Institute of Education is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom specialised in postgraduate study and research in the field of education and a constituent college of the federal University of London. It is the largest education research body in the United Kingdom, with...
and a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology from Cuddesdon College. He was awarded a BD degree at Trinity College, Oxford
Trinity College, Oxford
The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity in the University of Oxford, of the foundation of Sir Thomas Pope , or Trinity College for short, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. It stands on Broad Street, next door to Balliol College and Blackwells bookshop,...
.
Platten was ordained as a deacon in 1975 and as a priest in 1976 in the Diocese of Oxford
Diocese of Oxford
-History:The Diocese of Oxford was created in 1541 out of part of the Diocese of Lincoln.In 1836 the Archdeaconry of Berkshire was transferred from the Diocese of Salisbury to Oxford...
. His ministry positions include being a residentiary canon at Portsmouth Cathedral
Portsmouth Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Portsmouth, commonly known as Portsmouth Cathedral, is the Church of England cathedral of the City of Portsmouth, England and is located in the heart of Old Portsmouth...
and the Diocese of Portstmouth
Anglican Diocese of Portsmouth
The Diocese of Portsmouth is an administrative division of the Church of England Province of Canterbury in England. The diocese covers south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight...
's Director of Ordinands (1983–1990), Archbishop of Canterbury’s Secretary for Ecumenical Affairs (1990–1995) and Minister Provincial of the Third Order of St Francis
Secular Franciscan Order
thumb|rigth|Lapel pin of Secular Franciscan Order.The Secular Franciscan Order is a community of Catholic men and women, of any of the Rites in communion with Rome , in the world who seek to pattern their lives after Christ in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. Secular Franciscans are...
in its European Province (1991–1996).
Platten was admitted to sit in the House of Lords as one of the Lords Spiritual on 22 June 2009.
Styles
- Stephen Platten Esq (1947–1975)
- The Revd Stephen Platten (1975–1983)
- The Revd Canon Stephen Platten (1983–1995)
- The Very Revd Stephen Platten (1995–2003)
- The Rt Revd Stephen Platten (2003—present)
Writings
- Pilgrims, Fount, London 1996
- Augustine’s Legacy, Darton, Longman and Todd 1997
- Pilgrim Guide to Norwich Cathedral, Canterbury Press, Norwich 1998
- Cathedrals and Abbeys of England, Jarrold Publishing, Norwich 1999
- Deacons in the Ministry of the Church (with Mary Tanner) Church House Publishing 1988
- Spirit and Tradition: An Essay on Change (with George Pattison), Canterbury Press, Norwich 1996
- Vocation: Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land, SPCK, London 2007
- Rebuilding Jerusalem: The Church's hold on hearts and minds, SPCK, London, 2007
He has also edited:
- Marriage, Helen Oppenheimer, Mowbray, London 1990
- Good for the Poor, Michael Taylor, Mowbray, London 1990
- Working with God, Andrew Stokes, Mowbray, London 1992
- The Ethics of I.V.F., Anthony Dyson, Mowbray, London 1995
- Dreaming Spires?: Cathedrals in a New Age, London, 2006
He has edited and contributed to eight books:
- New Surroundings, Darton, Longman and Todd 1997
- Flagships of the Spirit, Darton, Longman and Todd 1998
- Seeing Ourselves: Who are the Interpreters of Contemporary Society, Canterbury Press Norwich 1998
- The Retreat of the State: Nourishing the Soul of Society, Canterbury Press, Norwich 1999
- Ink and Spirit: Literature and Spirituality, Canterbury Press, Norwich 2000
- Open Government, Canterbury Press, Norwich 2000
- Runcie: On Reflection, Canterbury Press 2002
- Anglicanism and the Western Christian Tradition, Canterbury Press 2003