John Pritchard
English Bishop of Oxford
English Bishop of Oxford
Leaders & Politicians
United Kingdom
Ordained in the Church of England, served as the Bishop of Oxford from 2007 to 2014. Played a key role in the church's dialogue on social issues and was involved in various educational initiatives. Pritchard was also a prolific author, contributing to the fields of theology and spirituality, and engaged in interfaith discussions during tenure. His leadership in the diocese focused on pastoral care and community outreach.
Served as the Bishop of Oxford from 2007 to 2014
Authored several books on theology and spirituality
Promoted interfaith dialogue during his tenure
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