Frank Valentine Weston
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Frank Valentine Weston (16 September 1935 – 29 April 2003) was Bishop of Knaresborough
from 1997 until his death.
Weston was born into a clerical family, he was educated at Christ's Hospital
and The Queen's College, Oxford
(BA 1960, MA 1964). He then studied for ordination at Lichfield Theological College.
Weston was a curate
in Atherton
(1961-65). Then began an association of more than 20 years with the College of the Ascension
at Selly Oak
, initially as chaplain (1965–69) and then as principal (1969–76). From 1973 until 1976 he was also Vice-President of Selly Oak Colleges and from 1976 until 1982 Principal and Pantonian Professor at Edinburgh Theological College
. In 1982 he was appointed Archdeacon of Oxford and a residentiary canon
of Christ Church, Oxford
. He remained in this position until 1997 and continued his association with Christ Church
with an appointment as "emeritus student", a position roughly equivalent to an emeritus fellowship.
Weston was appointed the suggragan Bishop of Knaresborough
in 1997 and held office until his death in 2003.
Bishop of Knaresborough
The Bishop of Knaresborough is an episcopal title used by a suffragan bishop of the Church of England Diocese of Ripon and Leeds, in the Province of York, England...
from 1997 until his death.
Weston was born into a clerical family, he was educated at Christ's Hospital
Christ's Hospital
Christ's Hospital is an English coeducational independent day and boarding school with Royal Charter located in the Sussex countryside just south of Horsham in Horsham District, West Sussex, England...
and The Queen's College, Oxford
The Queen's College, Oxford
The Queen's College, founded 1341, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Queen's is centrally situated on the High Street, and is renowned for its 18th-century architecture...
(BA 1960, MA 1964). He then studied for ordination at Lichfield Theological College.
Weston was a curate
Curate
A curate is a person who is invested with the care or cure of souls of a parish. In this sense "curate" correctly means a parish priest but in English-speaking countries a curate is an assistant to the parish priest...
in Atherton
Atherton, Greater Manchester
Atherton is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, in Greater Manchester, England, historically a part of Lancashire. It is east of Wigan, north-northeast of Leigh, and northwest of Manchester...
(1961-65). Then began an association of more than 20 years with the College of the Ascension
USPG
The USPG or United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel is a 300-year-old Anglican missionary organization, formed originally as the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts in 1701...
at Selly Oak
Selly Oak
Selly Oak is a residential suburban district in south-west Birmingham, England. The suburb is bordered by Bournbrook and Selly Park to the north-east, Edgbaston and Harborne to the north, Weoley Castle and Weoley Hill to the west, and Bournville to the south...
, initially as chaplain (1965–69) and then as principal (1969–76). From 1973 until 1976 he was also Vice-President of Selly Oak Colleges and from 1976 until 1982 Principal and Pantonian Professor at Edinburgh Theological College
Edinburgh Theological College
Edinburgh Theological College was founded in 1810 to train Anglican clergy to serve in the Scottish Episcopal Church . In 1891 the College moved to Coates Hall in Grosvenor Crescent where it gradually expanded to include residential accommodation and a library . The College’s academic gown was ...
. In 1982 he was appointed Archdeacon of Oxford and a residentiary canon
Canon (priest)
A canon is a priest or minister who is a member of certain bodies of the Christian clergy subject to an ecclesiastical rule ....
of Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church or house of Christ, and thus sometimes known as The House), is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England...
. He remained in this position until 1997 and continued his association with Christ Church
Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church or house of Christ, and thus sometimes known as The House), is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England...
with an appointment as "emeritus student", a position roughly equivalent to an emeritus fellowship.
Weston was appointed the suggragan Bishop of Knaresborough
Bishop of Knaresborough
The Bishop of Knaresborough is an episcopal title used by a suffragan bishop of the Church of England Diocese of Ripon and Leeds, in the Province of York, England...
in 1997 and held office until his death in 2003.