John Lewis (bishop of North Queensland)
Australian Anglican bishop (1926–2015)
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Hurtle John Lewis AM[2] (2 January 1926 – 22 December 2015)[3] was an Australian Anglican bishop.
John Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of North Queensland | |
| Diocese | North Queensland |
| Installed | 1971 |
| Term ended | 1996 |
| Predecessor | Ian Shevill |
| Successor | Clyde Wood |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1951 |
| Consecration | 1971 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hurtle John Lewis 2 January 1926 |
| Died | 22 December 2015 (aged 89) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch | Royal Australian Navy |
| Unit | HMAS Ararat[1] |
Lewis was born in Adelaide,[4] the son[5] of a kangaroo shooter.[6] He was educated at Prince Alfred College and the University of London.[7] After World War II service with the Royal Australian Navy he trained for ordination at St Michael's House, Crafers.[8] He was ordained both deacon and priest in 1951.[9] He then held various positions in the Society of the Sacred Mission until he became Bishop of North Queensland in 1971,[10] a position he held until 1996. He was consecrated a bishop on 2 February 1971 at St John's Cathedral (Brisbane)[11] and retired effective 2 January 1996.[12]
Lewis died on 22 December 2015 in Adelaide.[1]
