Michael Scott-Joynt
Michael Scott-Joynt | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Winchester | |
Scott-Joynt as Prelate of the Order of the Garter, 2006 | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Appointed | 1995 |
| Term ended | 2011 |
| Predecessor | Colin James |
| Successor | Tim Dakin |
| Other post(s) | Bishop of Stafford 1987–1995 (area bishop: 1992–1995) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1967 |
| Consecration | 1987 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 March 1943 |
| Died | 27 September 2014 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Louise White (1965—2014, his death) |
| Children | 2 sons & 1 daughter |
| Alma mater | King's College, Cambridge |
Michael Charles Scott-Joynt (15 March 1943 – 27 September 2014) was an English bishop and a Prelate of the Order of the Garter. He was appointed Bishop of Winchester, one of the five senior bishoprics in the Church of England, in 1995. He had previously served as Bishop of Stafford in the Diocese of Lichfield from 1987 and before that as a canon residentiary at St Albans Cathedral. On 10 October 2010, it was announced that Scott-Joynt intended to retire, which he did in May 2011.