Nicholas Reade
Bishop and religious leader
Born
December 9th, 1946
78 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Ordained as a bishop in the Church of England, served as the Bishop of Blackburn from 2001 to 2011. Contributed to the development of church policies and engaged in various community outreach programs. Prior to his role in Blackburn, held positions in other dioceses, including London and East Anglia. Focused on strengthening relationships within the local community and emphasized the importance of social justice and inclusivity within religious practices.
Served as Bishop of Blackburn
Focused on community outreach and social justice
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