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 retired Church of England priest. He was the Dean of Exeter from 1996 to 2004, and the Dean of York from 2004 until his retirement in 2012.
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Early life and education
Jones was born on 27 June 1944 in Shrewsbury, England.[1] He received his secondary education at Ludlow Grammar School in Shropshire. He studied English literature at Selwyn College, Cambridge, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1965: as per tradition, his BA was promoted to a Master of Arts (MA Cantab) degree.[2] From 1967 to 1969, he trained for holy Orders and studied theology at Cuddesdon College, an Anglo-Catholic theological college near Oxford.[3]
Ordained ministry
Jones was ordained at Southwark Cathedral and served a curacy in the parish of Limpsfield with Titsey, Surrey. In 1982 he was appointed vicar of St Mary-le-Tower, Ipswich in 1982, a position he held until 1995.[4] He served his first cathedral position as Priest-Vicar at St Albans Cathedral and was appointed the Rural Dean of Ipswich in 1992. He was an Honorary Canon of St Edmundsbury Cathedral between 1993 and 1995.[1]
He was appointed Dean of Exeter in 1996.[5] He was installed as Dean of York in June 2004.[6] He retired from full-time ministry on 30 April 2012.[7] In 2013, he was granted permission to officiate in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.[3] Since retirement he has served as an Associate Minister, at St Margaret's Church, Ipswich.[4]
Other appointments
- Member, General Synod (1999–present)
- Chairman, Pilgrims' Association
- Member, Places of Worship Panel, English Heritage
Personal life
Jones is married to Viola, a lecturer in Christianity and art, with whom he has three daughters: Sophie, Olivia and Isabel.[1]
Styles
- 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
- ^ a b c Who's Who 2012 – JONES, Keith Brynmor
- ^ Jones, Very Rev. Keith Brynmor. Oxford University Press. 1 December 2017. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.22401 – via Who's Who 2018.
- ^ a b "Keith Brynmor Jones". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
- ^ a b "Keith Jones". www.stmargaretsipswich.org.uk. St Maragret's Church, Ipswich. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ^ Installation of the new Dean of York (2004), York Minster, York, UK, viewed 2 May 2008, http://www.yorkminster.org/news/minster-news/story92/installation-of-the-new-dean-of-york.html
- ^ "New Dean of York named". BBC News. 13 January 2004. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ Church Times #7750, 30 September 2011
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