Retirement
He was succeeded as Bishop of Clifton by Bishop Declan Lang on 28 March 2001. On retiring as Bishop of Clifton he served as Parish Priest of St Joseph's, Weston-super-Mare. Bishop Mervyn died on 14 August 2010 at St Angela's Home, Clifton.
| Preceded by Joseph Edward Rudderham |
Bishop of Clifton 1974—2001 |
Succeeded by Declan Lang |
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