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'''Maurice Harland''' was a 20th century Anglican Bishop, his most prestigious appointment being [[Bishop of Durham]]<ref>''The Times'', Thursday, Jul 19, 1956; p.&nbsp;6; Issue 53587; col A ''Introduced as Bishop of Durham''</ref> from 1956&ndash;1966.
'''Maurice Harland''' was a 20th century Anglican bishop, his most signifcant appointment being [Bishop of Durham]] from 1956 to 1966.<ref>''The Times'', Thursday, Jul 19, 1956; p.&nbsp;6; Issue 53587; col A ''Introduced as Bishop of Durham''</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
He was born on 17 April 1896, the son of William and Elizabeth Harland and educated at [[St Peter's School, York]].<ref>[[Who's Who (UK)]] (London), [[A & C Black]], 1971 ISBN 0713611405</ref> He was commissioned into the [[West Yorkshire Regiment]] in 1914 and served in the [[Royal Field Artillery]] until 1916, when he joined the newly formed [[Royal Flying Corps]],<ref>Afterwards the [[Royal Air Force]]. He was not the only future Bishop to serve in this branch: see also the [[William Louis Anderson|Right Rev William Louis Anderson]]</ref> rising to the rank of [[Lieutenant]] by 1919.
He was born on 17 April 1896, the son of William and Elizabeth Harland and educated at [[St Peter's School, York]].<ref>[[Who's Who (UK)]] (London), [[A & C Black]], 1971 ISBN 0713611405</ref> He was commissioned into the [[West Yorkshire Regiment]] in 1914 and served in the [[Royal Field Artillery]] until 1916, when he joined the newly formed [[Royal Flying Corps]],<ref>Afterwards the [[Royal Air Force]]. He was not the only future bishop to serve in this branch: see also the [[William Louis Anderson|Right Rev William Louis Anderson]]</ref> rising to the rank of [[lieutenant]] by 1919.


== Marries and begins Ministry==
== Marries and begins ministry==
On [[demobilisation]] he went up to [[Exeter College, Oxford]],<ref>Made Honorary [[Fellow]] in 1950</ref> graduating [[Bachelor of Arts|BA]] in 1922, [[Master of Arts (Oxford, Cambridge and Dublin)|MA]] 1927.<ref>Unlike other Universities this is essentially the same degree, a period of time and a small payment securing the higher degree</ref> After a period of study at Leeds Clergy School he became [[Curate]] at St Peter's [[Leicester]], during which time he married Agnes Winckley.<ref>She was awarded the [[MBE]] in 1967</ref> Together they had two daughters.
On [[demobilisation]] he went to [[Exeter College, Oxford]],<ref>Made Honorary [[Fellow]] in 1950</ref> graduating [[Bachelor of Arts|BA]] in 1922, [[Master of Arts (Oxford, Cambridge and Dublin)|MA]] 1927.<ref>Unlike other universities this is essentially the same degree, a period of time and a small payment securing the higher degree</ref> After a period of study at Leeds Clergy School he became a [[curate]] at St Peter's [[Leicester]], during which time he married Agnes Winckley.<ref>She was awarded the [[MBE]] in 1967</ref> They had two daughters.


== Career progresses ==
== Career progresses ==
After 5 years he was appointed successively [[Priest in charge]] of St Anne's Conventional District,<ref>[http://www.leicester.anglican.org/parishes/xstianitysouth.html Leicester Churches]</ref> [[Perpetual curate|Perpetual Curate]]<ref>When a new Parish was created from a larger Rectoral or Vicarious Parish, the Incumbent, or Parish Priest was styled a “Perpetual Curate Faith, History and Practice of the Church of England Eaton, W.A. (London,Hodder & StoughtonLtd, 1954 rpnt1972 p.&nbsp;37 ISBN 0340007184
After five years he was appointed successively [[priest in charge]] of St Anne's Conventional District,<ref>[http://www.leicester.anglican.org/parishes/xstianitysouth.html Leicester Churches]</ref> [[Perpetual curate|Perpetual Curate]]<ref>When a new parish was created from a larger rectoral or vicarious parish, the incumbent, or parish priest was styled a “perpetual curate".<ref>''Faith, History and Practice of the Church of England'', Eaton, W.A. (London,Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, 1954 rpnt 1972 p. 37, ISBN 0340007184
</ref> of St Matthew's [[Holbeck]], [[Leeds]], Vicar of St Mary's, [[Windermere (lake)|Windermere]] and [[Rural Dean]] of [[Ambleside]] before his first posting as [[Suffragan bishop]] of [[Bishop of Croydon|Croydon]]<ref>''The Times'', Monday, Jul 27, 1942; p.&nbsp;6; Issue 49298; col C ''Appointed Bishop of Croydon''</ref> in 1942.<ref>[[Crockford's clerical directory]] (Lambeth, Church House,1982 ISBN 0192000101)</ref> In 1947 he was transferred to the [[Episcopal see|See]] of [[Bishop of Lincoln|Lincoln]]<ref>''The Times'', Wednesday, May 14, 1947; p.&nbsp;4; Issue 50760; col C ''Nominated as Bishop of Lincoln''</ref> where he served a further 9 years, being elevated to the [[House of Lords]] in 1954. His final appointment was to the more senior [[Diocese|Bishopric]] of Durham.<ref>in which capacity he was awarded an [[honorary degree|honorary]] [[Doctor of Divinity|DD]] in 1956</ref>
</ref> of St Matthew's [[Holbeck]], [[Leeds]], Vicar of St Mary's, [[Windermere (lake)|Windermere]] and [[Rural Dean]] of [[Ambleside]] before his first posting as [[suffragan bishop]] of [[Bishop of Croydon|Croydon]]<ref>''The Times'', Monday, Jul 27, 1942; p.&nbsp;6; Issue 49298; col C ''Appointed Bishop of Croydon''</ref> in 1942.<ref>[[Crockford's clerical directory]] (Lambeth, Church House,1982 ISBN 0192000101)</ref> In 1947 he was transferred to the [[Episcopal see|See]] of [[Bishop of Lincoln|Lincoln]]<ref>''The Times'', Wednesday, May 14, 1947; p.&nbsp;4; Issue 50760; col C ''Nominated as Bishop of Lincoln''</ref> where he served a further nine years, being appointed to the [[House of Lords]] in 1954. His final appointment was to the more senior Bishopric of Durham.<ref>in which capacity he was awarded an [[honorary degree|honorary]] [[Doctor of Divinity|DD]] in 1956.</ref>


== Retirement ==
== Retirement ==
Harland resigned his Seat in 1966 and retired to [[West Wittering]] living another twenty years before dying on 29 September 1986.
Harland resigned his see in 1966 and retired to [[West Wittering]], living another 20 years before dying on 29 September 1986.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:57, 12 April 2012

Maurice Harland was a 20th century Anglican bishop, his most signifcant appointment being [Bishop of Durham]] from 1956 to 1966.[1]

Early life

He was born on 17 April 1896, the son of William and Elizabeth Harland and educated at St Peter's School, York.[2] He was commissioned into the West Yorkshire Regiment in 1914 and served in the Royal Field Artillery until 1916, when he joined the newly formed Royal Flying Corps,[3] rising to the rank of lieutenant by 1919.

Marries and begins ministry

On demobilisation he went to Exeter College, Oxford,[4] graduating BA in 1922, MA 1927.[5] After a period of study at Leeds Clergy School he became a curate at St Peter's Leicester, during which time he married Agnes Winckley.[6] They had two daughters.

Career progresses

After five years he was appointed successively priest in charge of St Anne's Conventional District,[7] Perpetual CurateCite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). of St Matthew's Holbeck, Leeds, Vicar of St Mary's, Windermere and Rural Dean of Ambleside before his first posting as suffragan bishop of Croydon[8] in 1942.[9] In 1947 he was transferred to the See of Lincoln[10] where he served a further nine years, being appointed to the House of Lords in 1954. His final appointment was to the more senior Bishopric of Durham.[11]

Retirement

Harland resigned his see in 1966 and retired to West Wittering, living another 20 years before dying on 29 September 1986.

References

  1. ^ The Times, Thursday, Jul 19, 1956; p. 6; Issue 53587; col A Introduced as Bishop of Durham
  2. ^ Who's Who (UK) (London), A & C Black, 1971 ISBN 0713611405
  3. ^ Afterwards the Royal Air Force. He was not the only future bishop to serve in this branch: see also the Right Rev William Louis Anderson
  4. ^ Made Honorary Fellow in 1950
  5. ^ Unlike other universities this is essentially the same degree, a period of time and a small payment securing the higher degree
  6. ^ She was awarded the MBE in 1967
  7. ^ Leicester Churches
  8. ^ The Times, Monday, Jul 27, 1942; p. 6; Issue 49298; col C Appointed Bishop of Croydon
  9. ^ Crockford's clerical directory (Lambeth, Church House,1982 ISBN 0192000101)
  10. ^ The Times, Wednesday, May 14, 1947; p. 4; Issue 50760; col C Nominated as Bishop of Lincoln
  11. ^ in which capacity he was awarded an honorary DD in 1956.
Church of England titles
Preceded by Bishop of Croydon
1942–1947 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Lincoln
1947–1956 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Durham
1956–1966 		Succeeded by

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