Rt Revd Dr John
Saxbee
The Rt Revd Dr John Saxbee retired as Bishop of Lincoln in
January 2011
Areas of Political Interest:
Education, rural issues, flood defences, food security,
immigration, international affairs
Overseas Partner Dioceses in the Anglican
Communion:
Bruges (Belgium)
Tirunelveli (India)
House of Lords Activity:
Entered House of Lords, 2008
Speeches:
Biographical Details:
Year of birth, 1946
Bristol University: BA 1968
St John's College, Durham: PhD 1974
Cranmer Hall, Durham: 1968
Deacon: 1972
Priest: 1973
Assistant curate, Compton Gifford, Exeter: 1972-77
Priest-in-Charge, Weston Mill: 1977-80; Vicar 1980-81
Team Vicar, central Exeter: 1981-87
Jt. Director, South West Min. Training Course: 1981-1992
Preb., Exeter Cathedral: 1988-1992
Archdeacon of Ludlow: 1992-2001
Bishop of Ludlow: 1994-01
Bishop of Lincoln: 2001 - 2011