Mark Bonney
Mark Philip John Bonney DL (born 2 March 1957)[1] is an Anglican priest. Since 2012, he has served as the dean of Ely.
Mark Bonney | |
|---|---|
| Dean of Ely | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Ely |
| In office | 2012–present |
| Other post(s) | Canon Treasurer of Salisbury Cathedral (2004–2012) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1985 (deacon) 1986 (priest) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Philip John Bonney 1957 (age 65–66) |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Spouse | Kate |
| Children | Two daughters |
| Alma mater | St Catharine's College, Cambridge St Stephen's House, Oxford |
Early life
He was born in 1957.[2] He was educated at a school in Cambridge.[3] Having been awarded a scholarship as a choral exhibitioner,[4] he studied music at St Catharine's College, Cambridge.[5] 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.[2] He gained a Blue in both Tennis and Golf while studying for this degree.[3]
Having completed his music degree, he taught the subject for three years.[4] 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.[2]
Ordained ministry
Bonney was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 1985 and as a priest in 1986.[2] From 1985 to 1988, he served his curacy at St Peter's Church, Stockton-on-Tees.[6] He then joined St Alban's Abbey, where he was the chaplain from 1988 to 1990 and served as precentor from 1990 to 1992.[2] He was vicar of the Church of St Mary, Eaton Bray (the parish of Eaton Bray with Edlesborough) from 1992 to 1996.[5] Next, from 1996 to 2004, he was the rector of the Church of St Peter, Great Berkhamsted (parish of Great Berkhamsted).[2] In addition, from 2002 to 2004, he served as Rural Dean of Berkhamsted.[3]
In 2004, he left the Diocese of St Albans after 16 years of service, to join the staff of Salisbury Cathedral.[4] Between 2004 and 2012, he was a canon residentiary and treasurer of the cathedral.[5] 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.[3]
Personal life
Bonney is married to Kate, a primary school teacher. Together they have two children, daughters Hannah and Eleanor.[5] In 2023, he was appointed a deputy lieutenant of Cambridgeshire.[7]
References
- "Bonney, Mark Philip John". Who's Who. Vol. 2019 (1 December 2018 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 27 January 2019. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- "Mark Philip John Bonney". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- "Canon Mark Bonney to be Dean of Ely". News & Events. Diocese of Ely. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- "Mark Bonney". About Us. Association of English Cathedrals. Archived from the original on 29 May 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- "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.
- "Deputy Lieutenant Commissions". London Gazette. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.