Kenneth Carey (bishop)

Kenneth Carey (born 19 March 1912, died 14 October 2001) was an Anglican bishop and author. He served as the Bishop of Oxford from 1955 to 1971.

Born in Great Haseley, Oxfordshire, Carey was educated at Radley College and Keble College, Oxford. He was ordained a deacon in 1935 and a priest in 1936. He served as a curate at St. Mary's, Reading, and then as Chaplain of Keble College.

During World War II, he served as a chaplain in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. After the war, he was Vicar of St. Mary Magdalene, Oxford, from 1947 to 1955 before his appointment as Bishop of Oxford.

As Bishop of Oxford, Carey was known for his pastoral care and his concern for social issues. He was a strong advocate for ecumenism and worked to improve relations between the Anglican Church and other Christian denominations. He also wrote extensively on theological and spiritual subjects.

Following his retirement as Bishop of Oxford in 1971, he continued to be active in church affairs, serving as an assistant bishop in the Diocese of Chichester and writing several books.

Carey was married to Elisabeth (née Gaslee) and they had three children.

Notable works:

• The Meaning of Prayer
• A Tale of Two Churches: an experiment in coexistence.
• I Believe in Man
• God's Plant
• How to meet
• Bishop's Diary