David Hallatt
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David Marrison Hallatt[1] (born 15 July 1937) is a former Anglican Bishop of Shrewsbury in the diocese of Lichfield.
David Hallatt | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Shrewsbury | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lichfield |
| In office | 1994–2001 (retired) |
| Predecessor | John Davies |
| Successor | Alan Smith |
| Other posts | Honorary assistant bishop in Salisbury (2011–present); and in Sheffield (2001–2010) Archdeacon of Halifax (1989–1994) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | c. 1963 (deacon); c. 1964 (priest) |
| Consecration | 1994 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 July 1937 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | John & Edith |
| Spouse | Margaret Smitton (m. 1967) |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Alma mater | University of Southampton |
Hallatt was educated at Birkenhead School and the University of Southampton.[2] Ordained in 1963 he began his career as curate at St Andrew's Maghull.[3] After that he was successively the Vicar of Totley, Team Rector of Didsbury and finally (before his elevation to the episcopate)[4] Archdeacon of Halifax.[2]
Retirement
A keen ornithologist,[2] in retirement he continued to serve the Church as an honorary assistant bishop within Sheffield diocese (2001–2010) and then Salisbury diocese (since 2011).
