John Sperry
British-born Canadian Anglican bishop (1924–2012)
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John Reginald Sperry CM[1] (2 May 1924 – 11 February 2012)[2] was Bishop of The Arctic[3] from 1974[4] to 1990.
John Sperry | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of The Arctic | |
| Church | Anglican Church of Canada |
| Diocese | Arctic |
| In office | 1974–1990 |
| Predecessor | Donald Marsh |
| Successor | Chris Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 May 1924 |
| Died | 11 February 2012 (aged 87) Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada |
Born on 2 May 1924, educated at King's College, Halifax and ordained in 1951, he began his career at St Andrew's Mission in the Northwest Territories.[5] Later, he was a canon at All Saints’ Cathedral, Aklavik and then Archdeacon of Coppermine now Kugluktuk. From 1969 to 1973, he was Rector of Fort Smith when he was elevated to the episcopate.[6][7] He served as a Canadian Rangers officer.[8]
