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Stevenson was born in Edinburgh.
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Kenneth Stevenson
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Stevenson held a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Southampton and a Doctor of Divinity from the University of Manchester where he lectured in liturgy alongside his work as a chaplain.
Career
He was consecrated as Bishop of Portsmouth in 1995, following parish work in Lincoln and Guildford and in the university chaplaincy at the University of Manchester. In 2006, having been diagnosed with leukemia, he began a course of treatment. On 22 February 2009 he announced at a service at Portsmouth Cathedral that he would retire in September 2009 due to continuing ill-health.
He presided at his last confirmation service on 19 July 2009 at Street Peter"s Church Seaview, Isle of Wight.
"There is a sadness in the decision but I know that it is the right one. I did wrestle with it and it has proved to be the most difficult decision of my life.
I have loved being your Bishop and have never wanted to be Bishop of anywhere else"
He had two brothers-in-law who were also bishops: David Tustin and Peter Forster.
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Anglican