Pete Wilcox
Pete Wilcox | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Sheffield | |
 Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Sheffield |
| In office | 5 June 2017 – present |
| Predecessor | Steven Croft |
| Other post(s) | Dean of Liverpool(2012–2017) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1987 (deacon); 1988 (priest) byDavid Jenkins |
| Consecration | 22 June 2017 byJohn Sentamu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter Jonathan Wilcox 10 October 1961 |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Residence | Bishopscroft,Ranmoor[1] |
| Spouse | Catherine Fox |
| Children | Two |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Durham Ridley Hall, Cambridge St John's College, Oxford |
| Memberof theHouse of Lords (Lord Spiritual) | |
| Assumed office 17 January 2023 | |
Peter Jonathan Wilcox(born 10 October 1961) is a BritishAnglicanbishop. Since June 2017, he has been thebishop of Sheffieldin theChurch of England.He was previously thedean of Liverpoolfrom 2012 to 2017.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Wilcox was born on 10 October 1961[3]and attendedWorksop Collegein northNottinghamshirebefore studying atDurham Universitywhere he was a member ofSt John's College.He graduated from Durham with aBachelor of Arts(BA) degree in 1984. He then attendedRidley Hall, Cambridge,where he trained for ordination and graduated from theUniversity of Cambridgewith a BA degree in theology in 1986. Later, he returned to Durham forpost-graduate studyand completed aMaster of Arts(MA) degree in 1991. He then attendedSt John's College, Oxford,and completed aDoctor of Philosophy(DPhil) degree in 1993.[1]Hisdoctoral thesiswas titled "Restoration, Reformation and the progress of the kingdom of Christ: evangelisation in the thought and practice of John Calvin, 1555–1564".[4]
Ordained ministry
[edit]He was ordained adeaconat Petertide (28 June) 1987[5]and a priest the next Petertide (26 June 1988)[6]— both times by BishopDavid JenkinsatDurham Cathedral;his first post was acuracyinPreston-on-Tees.From 1990 to 1993, while undertaking post-graduate study, he was anon-stipendiary ministeratSt Giles' Church, Oxford,andSt Margaret's Church, Oxford.[1]He was team vicar ofGatesheadfrom 1993 to 1998 when he became the director of the Urban Mission Centre,Cranmer Hall, Durham.He waspriest in chargeof St Paul'sWalsallfrom 1998 before becoming the canon chancellor ofLichfield Cathedralin 2006.[7]He was installed as the dean ofLiverpool Cathedralon 15 September 2012.
Episcopal ministry
[edit]On 7 April 2017, it was announced that Wilcox was to become the nextbishop of Sheffield,to beconsecratedon 22 June[8]and take up the role in autumn 2017.[9]He was elected to the see by thecollege of canonsofSheffield Cathedralon 5 May 2017 and hiselection confirmedatYork Minsteron 5 June 2017.[10]On 22 June 2017, he was consecrated a bishop by ArchbishopJohn SentamuatYork Minster.[11]On 23 September 2017, he wasinstalledas the bishop of Sheffield during a service at Sheffield Cathedral.[12]
Wilcox is a trustee ofRidley Hall, Cambridge,where he trained for ordination.[13]
On 17 January 2023, Wilcox was admitted to theHouse of Lordsas aLord Spiritual.[14]
Views
[edit]In 2023, following the news that the House of Bishop's of the Church of England was to introduce proposals for blessing same-sex relationships, he signed an open letter which stated:[15]
many Christians in the Church of England and the Anglican Communion, together with Christians from across the churches of world Christianity, continue to believe that marriage is given by God for the union of a man and woman and that it cannot be extended to those who are of the same sex. [...] Without seeking to diminish the value of many committed same-sex relationships, for which there is much to give thanks, we find ourselves constrained by what we sincerely believe the Scriptures teach which cannot be set aside.[15]
He voted against introducing "standalone services for same-sex couples" on a trial basis during a meeting of the General Synod in November 2023; the motion passed.[16][17]
Personal life
[edit]Wilcox is married to Catherine Fox,[18]a writer and a lecturer atManchester Metropolitan University.[19]They have two children.[18]
In 2017, Wilcox was diagnosed with and treated for colon cancer. This resulted in a permanent colostomy but Wilcox otherwise made a full recovery.[20]
Styles
[edit]- The ReverendPete Wilcox (1988–1993)
- The ReverendDoctorPete Wilcox (1993–2006)
- The ReverendCanonDoctor Pete Wilcox (2006–2012)
- The Very ReverendDoctor Pete Wilcox (2012 – 5 June 2017)
- The ReverendDoctor Pete Wilcox (5 June 2017 – 22 June 2017)
- The Right ReverendDoctor Pete Wilcox (22 June 2017 – present)
References
[edit]- ^abc "Peter Jonathan Wilcox".Crockford's Clerical Directory(online ed.).Church House Publishing.Retrieved30 November2015.
- ^"Pete Wilcox is to be the next Dean of Liverpool".Liverpool Cathedral.March 2007. Archived fromthe originalon 29 June 2012.
- ^"Peter Wilcox".api.parliament.uk.Retrieved20 June2023.
- ^Thesis record, Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
- ^"Ordinations: Durham".Church Times.No. 6490. 3 July 1987. p. 13.ISSN0009-658X.Retrieved7 April2017– via UK Press Online archives.
- ^"Ordinations: Durham".Church Times.No. 6542. 1 July 1988. p. 4.ISSN0009-658X.Retrieved7 April2017– via UK Press Online archives.
- ^"Dean of Liverpool".HM Government.7 March 2012.
- ^Diocese of Sheffield — Consecration of Pete Wilcox, 22 June 2017(Accessed 6 May 2017)
- ^"Bishop of Sheffield Announced".Diocese of Sheffield.Diocese of Sheffield.Retrieved7 April2017.
- ^"A new bishop-elect..."Diocese of Sheffield.9 May 2017.Retrieved23 June2017.
- ^"New Bishop of Sheffield to be consecrated at York Minster".ITV News.22 June 2017. Archived fromthe originalon 24 June 2017.Retrieved23 June2017.
- ^"Installation of the Eighth Bishop of Sheffield at Sheffield Cathedral".Diocese of Sheffield.24 September 2017.Retrieved29 September2017.
- ^"The Rt Revd Dr Pete Wilcox: Trustee".Ridley Hall.University of Cambridge.Retrieved31 January2023.
- ^"The Lord Bishop of Sheffield: Parliamentary career".MPs and Lords.UK Parliament.Retrieved18 January2023.
- ^ab"LLF: a paper on the Doctrine of Marriage".Thinking Anglicans.31 January 2023.Retrieved31 January2023.
- ^"GENERAL SYNOD NOVEMBER 2023 GROUP OF SESSIONS BUSINESS DONE AT 5 P.M."(PDF).churchofengland.org.The Church of England. 13 November 2023.Retrieved23 November2023.
7. The motion (as amended) 'That this Synod, conscious that the Church is not of one mind on the issues raised by Living in Love and Faith, that we are in a period of uncertainty, and that many in the Church on all sides are being deeply hurt at this time, recognise the progress made by the House of Bishops towards implementing the motion on Living in Love and Faith passed by this Synod in February 2023, as reported in GS 2328, encourage the House to continue its work of implementation, and ask the House to consider whether some standalone services for same-sex couples could be made available for use, possibly on a trial basis, on the timescale envisaged by the motion passed by the Synod in February 2023.' was carried following a counted vote by Houses.
- ^"General Synod 15th November 2023 – Item 007"(PDF).churchofengland.org.The Church of England. 15 November 2023.Retrieved23 November2023.
- ^ab"Dean Very Rev Dr Pete Wilcox".People.Liverpool Cathedral.Retrieved16 April2015.
- ^"Dr Catherine Wilcox".Staff profiles.Manchester Metropolitan University.Retrieved16 April2015.
- ^"My colon cancer has been good for me, Bishop of Sheffield tells his diocese".churchtimes.co.uk.Retrieved25 March2024.
External links
[edit]- What Can the Church Contribute to the Common Good?onYouTubea lecture given in 2019
