Ronald James Milner (born 16 May 1927) is an English Anglican clergyman who was the Bishop of Burnley[1] from 1988 to 1993.[2]


Ronald Milner

Bishop of Burnley
DioceseDiocese of Blackburn
In office1988–1993
PredecessorRichard Watson
SuccessorMartyn Jarrett
Other post(s)Honorary assistant bishop in Southwell (since 1994)
Archdeacon of Lincoln (1983–1988)
Orders
Ordination1953 (deacon); 1954 (priest)
Consecration1988
Personal details
Born (1927-05-16) 16 May 1927 (age 96)
DenominationAnglican
ParentsMaurice & Muriel
SpouseAudrey Howard (m. 1950)
Children2 sons; 3 daughters (1 d.)
Alma materPembroke College, Cambridge

Biography edit

Milner was born on 16 May 1927. He was educated at Hull Grammar School and Pembroke College, Cambridge[3] before embarking on an ecclesiastical career with the post of Succentor at Sheffield Cathedral, after which he was Vicar of Westwood .[4] He then became Vicar of St James Fletchampstead. Following this he was Rector of St Mary's, Southampton and then (his final appointment before ordination to the episcopate) Archdeacon of Lincoln.[5] In retirement he continues to serve as an assistant bishop within the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.

References edit

  1. ^ Wife’s bequest to area
  2. ^ ”Debrett's People of Today 1992” (London, Debrett's) ISBN 1-870520-09-2)
  3. ^ Who's Who 1992 (London: A & C Black, ISBN 0-7136-3514-2).
  4. ^ Crockford's clerical directory, 1995” (Lambeth,Church House ISBN 0-7151-8088-6)
  5. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 2004/2005 (98th ed.). Church House Publishing. 2003. ISBN 0-7151-8129-7. Milner, The Rt Revd Ronald James. b.27 Pemb Coll Cam BA49 MA52. Wycliffe Hall Ox. 51. d.53 p.64 c.88
Church of England titles
Preceded by Bishop of Burnley
1988–1993
Succeeded by