The Bishop of Grantham is an episcopal title used by a suffragan bishop of the Church of England Diocese of Lincoln, in the Province of Canterbury, England. The title takes its name after the market town of Grantham in Lincolnshire. The suffragan bishop has particular oversight of the Archdeaconry of Boston.
Nicholas Chamberlain, the present incumbent, was consecrated Bishop of Grantham on 19 November 2015.Diocese of Lincoln — New Bishop of Grantham announced (Accessed 8 September 2015) In 2016, Chamberlain announced he is gay and in a partnership, becoming the first bishop to do so in the Church of England.
List of bishops Bishops of Grantham From Until Incumbent Notes 1905 1920 Welbore MacCarthy 1920 1930 John Hine Archdeacon of Lincoln (from 1925); resigned his see and became an assistant bishop, at Swayne's request, to make way for Blackie. 1930 1935 Ernest Blackie Translated to Grimsby 1935 1937 Arthur Greaves Translated to Grimsby 1937 1949 Algernon Markham 1949 1965 Anthony Otter 1965 1972 Ross Hook Translated to Bradford 1972 1987 Dennis Hawker 1987 1997 Bill Ind Translated to Truro 1997 2006 Alastair Redfern Translated to Derby 2006 26 September 2013 Tim Ellis Area bishop, 2010–2013 2013 2015 vacancy Upon Ellis' resignation, it was announced that the see was not to be filled. 2015 present Nicholas Chamberlain since his consecration on 19 November 2015. Source(s):
References
External links Crockford's Clerical Directory - Listings