Peter Forster

English bishop and religious leader

Peter Forster - English bishop and religious leader
Born

March 16th, 1950
75 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Served as the Bishop of Chester from 1996 to 2010. Educated at the University of Oxford, completed theological training at Trinity College, Cambridge. Participated actively in church governance and engaged in various ecumenical efforts. Involved in issues related to faith and modern society, offering insight into the relationship between religion and public life. Contributed to various publications on theology and ethics during clerical career.

Bishop of Chester from 1996 to 2010

Published works on theology and ethics

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