| Christopher Herbert was consecrated a bishop in
November 1995 and enthroned as Bishop of St Albans in January 1996.
Christopher Herbert was born in Lydney in the Forest of Dean. He was educated
at Monmouth School and read Biblical Studies and Philosophy at the University
of Wales in 1967 after attending Wells Theological College, and served as
Curate at St Paul's, Tupsley in Herefordshire. During this period he taught
religious education in local schools and later became RE Adviser and Diocesan
Director of Education. He was made a Prebendary of Hereford Cathedral in
1977.
In 1981 he became Vicar of The Bourne, near Farnham in Surrey.
He was appointed as Director of Post-Ordination training in the diocese of
Guildford and made a Canon of the Cathedral, becoming Archdeacon of Dorking in
1990.
He is a strong supporter of a Church presence on the Internet
and hopes that it will lead to an increased commitment to intelligent and
articulate theology.
A prolific author, he has written books on prayer &
spirituality and confirmation training. Among his best known works are Ways
into Prayer, (Church House Publishing, 1987), and Pocket Prayers,
(Church House Publishing, 1993).
Bishop Christopher has set himself an energetic schedule in his
first years in post, giving a high priority on the support and training of
diocesan clergy and staff.
He has also declared a commitment to building commercial and
civic links in the diocesan area. His words have been matched by a taxing
itinerary of visits to local authorities, large small companies, schools
prisons and community projects.
The Right Reverend Christopher Herbert BA,
Bishop of St Albans
Abbey Gate House
Abbey Mill
Lane
St Albans, HERTS AL3 4HD (01727) 853305 |
