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The Rt. Rev. Kenneth Riches (20 September 1908 – 1999) was an Anglican Bishop during the second half of the 20th century.

Early life and education

Riches was born on 20 September 1908.[1] He was educated at Colchester Royal Grammar School, a state grammar school in Colchester, Essex.[2] He studied theology at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, graduating with a first class Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1931.[3][4] As per tradition, his BA was promoted to a Master of Arts (MA Cantab) in 1935.[3] He then trained for Holy Orders at Cuddesdon College, an Anglo-Catholic theological college near Oxford.[3]

Ordained ministry

Riches was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 1932 and as a priest in 1933.[3] From 1932-1935, he served his curacy at St Mary's Church, Portsea.[5] From 1935 to 1936, he was an assistant curate at St John the Evangelist, East Dulwich in the Diocese of Southwark.[1][3] Then, from 1936 to 1942, he served as chaplain and librarian of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.[1][6] On 2 September 1939, he was commissioned into the Royal Army Chaplains' Department as a Chaplain to the Forces 4th Class (equivalent in rank to captain).[7] From 1942 to 1945, he was Rector of Bredfield with Boulge in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich and the Director of Service Ordination Candidates.[1][8]

In 1945, Riches was appointed Principal of Cuddesdon College, an Anglo-Catholic theological college near Oxford, and Vicar of All Saints Church, Cuddesdon.[1][4]

Episcopal ministry

In 1952 he ascended to the Episcopate[9] as Bishop of Dorchester and was translated to Lincoln five years later.[10]

Views

Riches supported closer links between Anglicans and Methodists.[4] He was a supporter of the ordination of women.[4] He belonged to the Catholic tradition of the Church of England.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "RICHES, Rt Rev. Kenneth". Who Was Who. Oxford University Press. April 2014. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
  2. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
  3. ^ a b c d e "Kenneth Riches". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
  4. ^ a b c d Webster, Alan (18 May 1999). "Obituary: The Right Rev Kenneth Riches". The Independent. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
  5. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 London: Oxford University Press, 1976 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
  6. ^ The Times, Monday, 27 July 1936; pg. 14; Issue 47437; col D University News New Chaplain for Sidney Sussex
  7. ^ "No. 6565". The London Gazette (invalid |supp= (help)). 26 September 1939.
  8. ^ a b Laurence, Christopher (27 May 1999). "Kenneth Riches". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
  9. ^ The Times, Thursday, 26 June 1952; pg. 8; Issue 52348; col E Two Bishops Appointed- Dorchester and Egypt
  10. ^ The Times Wednesday, 8 August 1956; pg. 8; Issue 53604; col D Bishop Of Lincoln Right Rev. K. Riches Nominated (Official Appointments and Notices)
Church of England titles
Preceded by Bishop of Dorchester
1952– 1957 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Lincoln
1957 – 1974 		Succeeded by
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