John Hughes (priest, 1924–2008)
John Hughes | |
|---|---|
| Provost of Leicester Cathedral | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Leicester |
| In office | 1963–1978 |
| Predecessor | Richard Mayston |
| Successor | Alan Warren |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1950 (deacon) 1951 (priest) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Chester Hughes 20 February 1924 |
| Died | 16 October 2008 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Education | Dulwich College |
| Alma mater | Durham University |
John Chester Hughes, ChStJ (20 February 1924 – 16 October 2008) was an Anglican priest in the second half of the 20th century.
Early life and education
[edit]Hughes was born on 20 February 1924, educated at Dulwich College and Durham University.[1]
Ordained ministry
[edit]Hughes was ordained in 1950. He began his career with a curacy at St Alban, Westcliff-on-Sea after which he was Succentor at Chelmsford Cathedral. He then held incumbencies at St Barnabas, Leicester and St St John the Baptist, Croxton Kerrial.[2] In 1963 he became Provost of Leicester Cathedral, a post he held for 15 years. His last post before retirement in 1987 was as Vicar of St Nicholas, Bringhurst.
He died on 16 October 2008.[3]
Honours
[edit]In November 1974, Hughes was appointed a Chaplain of the Order of St John (ChStJ).[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 London: Oxford University Press, 1976 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
- ^ Who's Who London, A & C Black, 1970 ISBN 0-7136-1140-5
- ^ Times on-line
- ^ "No. 46417". The London Gazette. 29 November 1974. pp. 11999–12000.