Background
Hambidge, Douglas Walter was born on March 6, 1927 in London. Emigrated to Canada, 1956. Son of Douglas and Florence (Driscoll) Hambidge.
Hambidge, Douglas Walter was born on March 6, 1927 in London. Emigrated to Canada, 1956. Son of Douglas and Florence (Driscoll) Hambidge.
Associate London College Divinity, London University, 1953. Bachelor's Degree, London University, 1958. Doctor of Divinity, London University, 1969.
Ordained deacon, Church of England, 1953; priest, Church of England, 1954; consecrated bishop, Church of England, 1969; assistant curate, St. Mark's Church, Dalston, London, 1953-1955; priest-in-charge, St. Mark's Church, 1955-1956; incumbent, All Saints Church, Cassiar, B.C., Canada, 1956-1958; rector, St. James Parish, Smithers, B.C., 1958-1964; rector, North Peace Parish, Fort St. John, B.C., 1964-1969; canon, St. Andrew's Cathedral, 1965; lord bishop of, Caledonia, 1969-1980; lord bishop of, New Westminster, B.C., 1980-1981; lord archbishop of, New Westminster and metropolitan of B.C., 1981-1993; principal, St. Mark's Theological College, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 1993-1995; assistant bishop, Diocese of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, 1993-1995. Member Anglican Consultative Council, 1985-1993.
Member of Episcopal Network Stewardship.
Married Denise Colvill Lown, June 9, 1956. Children: Caryl Denise, Stephen Douglas, Graham Andrew.