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30 years a bishop |
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Henry Jerrim was consecrated a bishop in St David's Cathedral on 21 December 1974. Exactly 30 years later a service will be held in the cathedral, celebrating this occasion and recognising Bishop Henry's long and faithful service. Henry Jerrim was born, raised, educated and became a curate all in the same parish - Holy Trinity, Hobart. This must be some sort of record! After a short time as priest in charge of the Parish of Smithton, Henry spent two years as an army chaplain with the Second AIF. After the war Henry served at Cullenswood, Cygnet, Devonport, St Stephen's Sandy Bay…and then St John's Launceston where he became Archdeacon of Launceston. On being appointed Archdeacon of Hobart in 1970, Henry also became rector of West Hobart. He expected to remain in these positions until his retirement. But the increasing workload on Bishop Robert Davies led to Henry's being invited to become Robert's assistant. On St Thomas' Day 1974, Henry was consecrated by the Primate, Archbishop Frank Woods assisted by Bishops Robert Davies, Geoffrey Cranswick and Gerald Muston. At the time of his consecration Henry received the pectoral cross and pastoral staff that once belonged to his friend and mentor, William Barrett, Tasmania's first assistant bishop. The years 1975 - 1978 were busy ones with Henry's undertaking the combined duties of Bishop and Archdeacon. As Assistant Bishop Henry moved around Tasmania frequently, sometimes participating in three confirmation services in one day. As Archdeacon of Hobart Henry visited the 33 southern parishes on a regular basis. In 1978, while travelling overseas with his wife Prue, Henry attended a senior clergy conference and was invited to celebrate communion at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle and also at Coventry Cathedral. After Bishop Davies' retirement in June 1981 Henry became Bishop Administrator, responsible for the diocese while a new bishop was elected. The following January, Vernon Cornish, Assistant Bishop of Perth, moved with his wife Dell to Hobart where Vernon was to be enthroned as Bishop of Tasmania shortly afterwards. Tragically, a few days later Vernon died suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack. So Henry continued as Bishop Administrator until August 1982 when Bishop Phillip Newell was consecrated. Henry served as Assistant Bishop and Bishop Administrator for ten years. During much of that time he was also Archdeacon of Hobart and, for a time also acted as Diocesan Registrar and Dean of Hobart. During all this time he was supported by his much-loved wife, Prue. In 1984 Henry was awarded an OBE for services to the church and to the community. Bishop Henry retired in 1985. Since then he has kept actively involved in church life and, until recently, contributing much to the ongoing life of the cathedral. Some time after Prue died in 2002 Bishop Henry moved to the Manor at Vaucluse Gardens in South Hobart.
A service celebrating Bishop Henry's 30 years as a bishop will commence at 12.30pm on Tuesday 21 December at St David's Cathedral. The service will be followed by a light lunch in Church House. If you wish to come please reply to the Diocesan Office phone 03 6220 2020. |
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