Mark Bonney
| The Very Reverend Mark Bonney | |
|---|---|
| Dean of Ely | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Ely |
| In office | 2012–present |
| Other posts | Canon Treasurer of Salisbury Cathedral (2004–2012) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination |
1985 (deacon) 1986 (priest) |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Mark Philip John Bonney |
| Born | 1957 (age 58–59) |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Spouse | Kate |
| Children | Two daughters |
| Alma mater |
St Catharine's College, Cambridge St Stephen's House, Oxford |
Mark Philip John Bonney (born 1957) is an Anglican priest. Since 2012, he has served as the Dean of Ely.
Early life
He was born in 1957.[1] He was educated at a school in Cambridge.[2] Having been awarded a scholarship as a choral exhibitioner,[3] he studied music at St Catharine's College, Cambridge.[4] He graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1978; his BA was promoted to a Master of Arts (MA Cantab) degree in 1982.[1] He gained a Blue in both Tennis and Golf while studying for this degree.[2]
Having completed his music degree, he taught the subject for three years.[3] He left teaching to train for the priesthood and entered St Stephen's House, Oxford. Having studied theology, he graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA degree in 1984; this degree was promoted to an MA Oxon in 1989. He then undertook a further year of ministerial training at St Stephen's House.[1]
Ordained ministry
Bonney was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 1985 and as a priest in 1986.[1] From 1985 to 1988, he served his curacy at St Peter's Church, Stockton-on-Tees.[5] He then joined St Alban's Abbey, where he was the chaplain from 1988 to 1990 and served as precentor from 1990 to 1992.[1] He was vicar of the Church of St Mary, Eaton Bray (the parish of Eaton Bray with Edlesborough) from 1992 to 1996.[4] Next, from 1996 to 2004, he was the rector of the Church of St Peter, Great Berkhamsted (parish of Great Berkhamsted).[1] In addition, from 2002 to 2004, he served as Rural Dean of Berkhamsted.[2]
In 2004, he left the Diocese of St Albans after 16 years of service, to join the staff of Salisbury Cathedral.[3] Between 2004 and 2012, he was a Canon Residentiary and Treasurer of the cathedral.[4] In April 2012, it was announced that he would be the next Dean of Ely. On 22 September, he was installed as dean at a service in Ely Cathedral.[2]
Personal life
Bonney is married to Kate, a primary school teacher. Together they have two children, daughters Hannah and Eleanor.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Mark Philip John Bonney". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 30 November 2015. (subscription required)
- 1 2 3 4 "Canon Mark Bonney to be Dean of Ely". News & Events. Diocese of Ely. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Mark Bonney". About Us. Association of English Cathedrals. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 "Dean of Ely". Press release. Prime Minister's Office. 11 April 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ↑ "Past Clergy". History. St Peter's Church, Stockton. 13 September 2010. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Michael Chandler |
Dean of Ely 2012–present |
Incumbent |