Keith Jones (priest)
Keith Jones | |
|---|---|
| Dean of York | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of York |
| In office | 2004 to 2012 |
| Predecessor | Raymond Furnell |
| Successor | Vivienne Faull |
| Other post(s) | Dean of Exeter(1996 to 2004) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1969 (deacon); 1970 (priest) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 June 1944 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Viola Mary Jenkyns |
| Children | 3 daughters |
| Alma mater | Selwyn College, Cambridge |
Keith Brynmor Jones(born 27 June 1944) is a retiredChurch of Englandpriest. He was theDean of Exeterfrom 1996 to 2004, and theDean of Yorkfrom 2004 until his retirement in 2012.
Early life and education
[edit]Jones was born on 27 June 1944 inShrewsbury,England.[1]He received his secondary education atLudlow Grammar SchoolinShropshire.He studied English literature atSelwyn College, Cambridge,graduating with aBachelor of Arts(BA) degree in 1965: as per tradition, his BA was promoted to aMaster of Arts(MA Cantab) degree.[2]From 1967 to 1969, he trained forholy Ordersand studied theology atCuddesdon College,anAnglo-Catholictheological collegenear Oxford.[3]
Ordained ministry
[edit]Jones was ordained atSouthwark Cathedraland served acuracyin the parish of Limpsfield with Titsey,Surrey.In 1982 he was appointed vicar ofSt Mary-le-Tower,Ipswich in 1982, a position he held until 1995.[4]He served his first cathedral position as Priest-Vicar atSt Albans Cathedraland was appointed the Rural Dean ofIpswichin 1992. He was anHonorary CanonofSt Edmundsbury Cathedralbetween 1993 and 1995.[1]
He was appointedDean of Exeterin 1996.[5]He was installed asDean of Yorkin June 2004.[6]He retired from full-time ministry on 30 April 2012.[7]In 2013, he was grantedpermission to officiatein theDiocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.[3]Since retirement he has served as an Associate Minister, atSt Margaret's Church, Ipswich.[4]
Other appointments
[edit]- Member,General Synod(1999–present)
- Chairman, Pilgrims' Association
- Member, Places of Worship Panel,English Heritage
Personal life
[edit]Jones is married to Viola, a lecturer inChristianityandart,with whom he has three daughters: Sophie, Olivia and Isabel.[1]
Styles
[edit]- Mr Keith Jones (1944–1969)
- The Revd Keith Jones (1969–1993)
- The Revd Canon Keith Jones (1993–1995)
- The Very Revd Keith Jones (1996–present)
References
[edit]- ^abcWho's Who 2012 – JONES, Keith Brynmor
- ^Jones, Very Rev. Keith Brynmor.Oxford University Press. 1 December 2017.doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.22401– viaWho's Who 2018.
- ^ab "Keith Brynmor Jones".Crockford's Clerical Directory(online ed.).Church House Publishing.Retrieved22 June2018.
- ^ab"Keith Jones".stmargaretsipswich.org.uk.St Maragret's Church, Ipswich.Retrieved24 August2020.
- ^Installation of the new Dean of York(2004), York Minster, York, UK, viewed 2 May 2008,http:// yorkminster.org/news/minster-news/story92/installation-of-the-new-dean-of-york.html
- ^"New Dean of York named".BBC News.13 January 2004.Retrieved10 May2015.
- ^Church Times#7750, 30 September 2011