Kenneth Riches

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The Rt. Rev. Kenneth Riches (1908–1999) was an Anglican Bishop during the second half of the 20th century.

Educated at Colchester Royal Grammar School[1] and Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, he was ordained in 1933. His first post was at St Mary’s Portsea,[2] after which he became Chaplain at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.[3] Following wartime service as a Chaplain to the Forces he was appointed Principal of Ripon College Cuddesdon. In 1952 he ascended to the Episcopate[4] as Bishop of Dorchester and was translated to Lincoln five years later.[5]

References

  1. “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
  2. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 London: Oxford University Press, 1976 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
  3. The Times, Monday, Jul 27, 1936; pg. 14; Issue 47437; col D University News New Chaplain for Sidney Sussex
  4. The Times, Thursday, Jun 26, 1952; pg. 8; Issue 52348; col E Two Bishops Appointed- Dorchester and Egypt
  5. The Times Wednesday, Aug 08, 1956; pg. 8; Issue 53604; col D Bishop Of Lincoln Right Rev. K. Riches Nominated (Official Appointments and Notices)
Church of England titles
Preceded by Bishop of Dorchester
1952– 1957
Succeeded by
David Loveday
Preceded by Bishop of Lincoln
1957 – 1974
Succeeded by
Simon Phipps


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