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'''John Henry Lawrence Phillips''' (1910–1985) was the [[Anglican Bishop of Portsmouth]] from 1960<ref>[http://62.140.207.21:8080/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1W8616H4352G0.6408&menu=search&aspect=basic_search&npp=10&ipp=20&profile=lpl&ri=&index=TW&term=John+Henry+Lawrence+Phillips+&aspect=basic_search&x=11&y=11#focus Order of Service]</ref> until 1975.
'''John Henry Lawrence Phillips''' (2 February 1910{{snd}}1 November 1985) was the [[Anglican Bishop of Portsmouth]] from 1960<ref>[http://62.140.207.21:8080/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1W8616H4352G0.6408&menu=search&aspect=basic_search&npp=10&ipp=20&profile=lpl&ri=&index=TW&term=John+Henry+Lawrence+Phillips+&aspect=basic_search&x=11&y=11#focus Order of Service]</ref> until 1975.


==Birth and education==
==Birth and education==
Phillips was born on 2 February 1910,{{where?|date=December 2012}} the son of a clergyman, and attended [[Weymouth College (public school)|Weymouth College]]. He graduated from the [[University of Cambridge]] in 1932, but remained in Cambridge for his ordination training at [[Ridley Hall, Cambridge|Ridley Hall]] from 1932 to 1934. He took his [[Master of Arts]] degree in 1937.
Phillips was born the son of a clergyman, and attended [[Weymouth College (public school)|Weymouth College]]. He graduated from the [[University of Cambridge]] in 1932, but remained in Cambridge for his ordination training at [[Ridley Hall, Cambridge|Ridley Hall]] from 1932 to 1934. He took his [[Master of Arts]] degree in 1937.


== Priesthood ==
== Priesthood ==
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When peace came he was appointed the general secretary of the [[Church of England|Churches']] Council of Training for the Ministry, then [[Archdeacon of Nottingham]]. In 1959 he was appointed a chaplain to [[Queen Elizabeth II]].
When peace came he was appointed the general secretary of the [[Church of England|Churches']] Council of Training for the Ministry, then [[Archdeacon of Nottingham]]. In 1959 he was appointed a chaplain to [[Queen Elizabeth II]].


In 1960 his nomination to be the bishop of Portsmouth was approved by the Queen,<ref>[[The Times]] 7 January 1960Issue 54,662 Col D</ref> although he had to wait a further 7 years for elevation to the [[House of Lords]].<ref>The Times 19 January 1967 Issue 56843 Col A</ref> He resigned his [[Diocese|bishopric]] in 1975 owing to ill health, and took a post running a small rural parish church in Dorset.
In 1960 his nomination to be the bishop of Portsmouth was approved by the Queen;<ref>[[The Times]] 7 January 1960, Issue 54,662 Col D</ref> his [[canonical election|election]] was [[confirmation of bishops|confirmed]] at [[St Mary-le-Bow]] on 24 March. He was consecrated a bishop the next day ([[Lady&nbsp;Day]] 1960) by [[Geoffrey Fisher]], [[Archbishop of Canterbury]] at [[Westminster Abbey]];<ref>{{Church Times | title = Consecration at Westminster | archive = 1960_04_01_001 | issue = 5068 | date = 1 April 1960 | page = 1 | accessed = 11 October 2019 }}</ref> although he had to wait a further 7 years for elevation to the [[House of Lords]].<ref>The Times 19 January 1967 Issue 56843 Col A</ref> He resigned his [[Diocese|bishopric]] in 1975 owing to ill health, and took a post running a small rural parish church in Dorset.


== Private life ==
== Private life ==
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[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~conqueror/genealogy_html/i786.html Family History]</ref>
[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~conqueror/genealogy_html/i786.html Family History]</ref>


He became a [[Freemason]] in 1954 in the Royal Sussex Lodge No 402 (Nottingham) and remained active in the organisation throughout his life. As Bishop of Portsmouth he renewed his connections with the [[Royal Navy]] and in 1960 (the year of his enthronement) he also joined Navy Lodge No 2612 in London, where he remained active until his death in 1985. In Portsmouth he joined the local Phoenix Lodge No 257 and became its [[Worshipful Master]] in 1965. From 1974 to 1978 he held the leading role of [[Provincial Grand Master]] responsible for all [[Masonic lodge|lodges]] in the Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight,<ref>The Times Saturday 16 Nov 1985 Issue 62,297 Page 10 Col G</ref> following a grand investiture ceremony at [[Portsmouth Guildhall]] conducted by [[William Cadogan, 7th Earl Cadogan|the Earl Cadogan]] on 20 September 1974.<ref name=province>{{cite book |title=Freemasonry in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |first=F |last=Laugharne |edition=First |publisher=Provincial Grand Lodge |year=1991 |isbn=}}</ref>{{rp|138}}
He became a [[Freemason]] in 1954 in the Royal Sussex Lodge No 402 (Nottingham) and remained active in the organisation throughout his life. As Bishop of Portsmouth he renewed his connections with the [[Royal Navy]] and in 1960 (the year of his enthronement) he also joined Navy Lodge No 2612 in London, where he remained active until his death in 1985. In Portsmouth he joined the local Phoenix Lodge No 257 and became its [[Worshipful Master]] in 1965. From 1974 to 1978 he held the leading role of [[Provincial Grand Master]] responsible for all [[Masonic lodge|lodges]] in the Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight,<ref>The Times Saturday 16 Nov 1985 Issue 62,297 Page 10 Col G</ref> following a grand investiture ceremony at [[Portsmouth Guildhall]] conducted by [[William Cadogan, 7th Earl Cadogan]] on 20 September 1974.<ref name=province>{{cite book |title=Freemasonry in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |first=F |last=Laugharne |edition=First |publisher=Provincial Grand Lodge |year=1991 |isbn=}}</ref>{{rp|138}}


He also sailed and played golf.<ref>Times Obituary (Ibid)</ref> In retirement he lived in Ipswich. He died on 1 November 1985.
He also sailed and played golf;<ref>Times Obituary (Ibid)</ref> in retirement he lived in Ipswich.


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==References==
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Revision as of 21:34, 11 October 2019

John Henry Lawrence Phillips (2 February 1910 – 1 November 1985) was the Anglican Bishop of Portsmouth from 1960[1] until 1975.

Birth and education

Phillips was born the son of a clergyman, and attended Weymouth College. He graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1932, but remained in Cambridge for his ordination training at Ridley Hall from 1932 to 1934. He took his Master of Arts degree in 1937.

Priesthood

He served two curacies at Yorkshire parishes,[2] and then became a vicar, additionally joining the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (RNVR) as a chaplain during World War II, eventually becoming Director of Service Ordinands.

When peace came he was appointed the general secretary of the Churches' Council of Training for the Ministry, then Archdeacon of Nottingham. In 1959 he was appointed a chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II.

In 1960 his nomination to be the bishop of Portsmouth was approved by the Queen;[3] his election was confirmed at St Mary-le-Bow on 24 March. He was consecrated a bishop the next day (Lady Day 1960) by Geoffrey Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury at Westminster Abbey;[4] although he had to wait a further 7 years for elevation to the House of Lords.[5] He resigned his bishopric in 1975 owing to ill health, and took a post running a small rural parish church in Dorset.

Private life

Phillips married Morna Wingfield-King in 1936,[6] and they had three daughters and a son.[7]

He became a Freemason in 1954 in the Royal Sussex Lodge No 402 (Nottingham) and remained active in the organisation throughout his life. As Bishop of Portsmouth he renewed his connections with the Royal Navy and in 1960 (the year of his enthronement) he also joined Navy Lodge No 2612 in London, where he remained active until his death in 1985. In Portsmouth he joined the local Phoenix Lodge No 257 and became its Worshipful Master in 1965. From 1974 to 1978 he held the leading role of Provincial Grand Master responsible for all lodges in the Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight,[8] following a grand investiture ceremony at Portsmouth Guildhall conducted by William Cadogan, 7th Earl Cadogan on 20 September 1974.[9]: 138 

He also sailed and played golf;[10] in retirement he lived in Ipswich.

References

  1. ^ Order of Service
  2. ^ Who's Who 1971 p2525 ISBN 0-7136-1140-5
  3. ^ The Times 7 January 1960, Issue 54,662 Col D
  4. ^ "Consecration at Westminster". Church Times. No. 5068. 1 April 1960. p. 1. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 11 October 2019 – via UK Press Online archives.
  5. ^ The Times 19 January 1967 Issue 56843 Col A
  6. ^ Wedding details
  7. ^ Family History
  8. ^ The Times Saturday 16 Nov 1985 Issue 62,297 Page 10 Col G
  9. ^ Laugharne, F (1991). Freemasonry in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (First ed.). Provincial Grand Lodge.
  10. ^ Times Obituary (Ibid)
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