Alan Wolstencroft
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ChurchChurch of England
DioceseDiocese of Manchester
In office1998 until 2004
PredecessorReginald Brian Harris
Alan Wolstencroft | |
|---|---|
| Archdeacon of Manchester | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Manchester |
| In office | 1998 until 2004 |
| Predecessor | Reginald Brian Harris |
| Successor | Andrew Edgar Ballard |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1969 (deacon) 1970 (priest) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alan Wolstencroft 16 July 1937 |
| Died | 15 September 2020 (aged 83) Bolton, Greater Manchester |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Spouse | Christine Mary Hall |
| Alma mater | Ripon College Cuddesdon |
The Ven Alan Wolstencroft[1] (16 July 1937 - 15 September 2020) was an Anglican priest who served as Archdeacon of Manchester from 1998 to 2004.
He studied for the priesthood at Ripon College Cuddesdon.[2] After curacies in Halliwell and Stand he held incumbencies in Wythenshawe, Brooklands, and Bolton.[3] He was a Canon Residentiary at Manchester Cathedral from 1998 until 2004, concurrently with his service as Archdeacon.