Michael Scott-Joynt
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The Rt Revd Michael Scott-Joynt |
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| Bishop of Winchester | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Appointed | 1995 |
| Term ended | 2011 |
| Predecessor | Colin James |
| Successor | Tim Dakin |
| Other posts |
Bishop of Stafford 1987–1995 (area bishop: 1992–1995) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1967 |
| Consecration | 1987 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
15 March 1943 Bromley, Kent |
| Died | 27 September 2014 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Louise White (1965—2014, his death) |
| Children | 2 sons & 1 daughter |
| Alma mater | King’s College, Cambridge |
Michael Charles Scott-Joynt (15 March 1943 – 27 September 2014) was an English bishop and a Prelate of the Order of the Garter. He was appointed Bishop of Winchester, one of the five senior bishoprics in the Church of England, in 1995. He had previously served as Bishop of Stafford in the Diocese of Lichfield from 1987 and before that as a canon residentiary at St Albans Cathedral. On 10 October 2010, it was announced that Scott-Joynt intended to retire, which he did in May 2011.
Scott-Joynt was educated at King’s College, Cambridge (BA 1965, MA 1968) and Cuddesdon Theological College. He was ordained as a deacon in 1967 and priest in 1968. He was a curate at Church of All Saints, Cuddesdon (1967–70) and a tutor at Cuddesdon College (1967–71); he then served as Chaplain of Cuddesdon (1971–72). He was Team Vicar of Newbury (1972–75); priest-in-charge at Caversfield (1975–79); Bicester (1975–79); and Bucknell (1976–79). He was rector of the Bicester Area Team Ministry (1979–81); Rural Dean of Bicester and Islip (1976–81); a residential canon of St Albans Cathedral (1982–87); and Director of Ordinands and In-Service Training in the Diocese of St Albans (1982–87). He was the suffragan Bishop of Stafford (1987–1995, area bishop 1992–1995) before being appointed as Bishop of Winchester in 1995, retiring in 2011.
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