Hugh Stiff
Hugh Vernon Stiff (1916–1995) was a Canadian Anglican bishop in the 20th century.[1][2]
The Right Reverend Hugh Vernon Stiff | |
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| Born | 15 September 1916 |
| Died | 24 September 1995 (aged 79) |
| Education | University of Toronto |
| Occupation | Clergyman |
Life and career
Stiff was born on 15 September 1916[3] and educated at the University of Toronto. He was a parishioner of the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Toronto. He was ordained in 1953[4] and began his ordained ministry as missioner at Lintlaw, Saskatchewan. After this, he was Rector of All Saints' Saskatchewan, then Dean of Calgary.[5]
In 1969, he became Bishop of Keewatin.[6] In 1974, he became Dean of Toronto and Rector of St. James Cathedral, until his retirement in 1986. Stiff died on 24 September 1995.
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References
- "House of Names".
- "Canadian Bishops". Archived from the original on 2011-07-08.
- Who was Who 1987-1990: London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 London: Oxford University Press, 1976 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
- "Glenbow Museum".
- "Diocese of Keewatin". Archived from the original on 2010-04-23.
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| Preceded by Harry Ernest Hives |
Bishop of Keewatin 1969–1974 |
Succeeded by James Allan |
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