Life
His homepage states that he:
- "... has particular interests in the study of theology and relations with other churches. He has recently been appointed as Chairman of the Church of England Liturgical Commission, which seeks to develop the worshipping life of the church."
and that his interests include reading, walking, Northumberland and music.
Platten is married to Rosslie, whose work is focused particularly on children with special needs. They have two sons – Aidan and Gregory – who have both studied at Cuddesdon Theological College and were ordained deacons in 2003 and priests in 2004. Gregory is chaplain of Lincoln College, Oxford.
Platten was educated at the Stationers' Company School. He has a BEd degree from the Institute of Education and a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology from Cuddesdon College. He was awarded a BD degree at Trinity College, Oxford.
Platten was ordained as a deacon in 1975 and as a priest in 1976 in the Diocese of Oxford. His ministry positions include being a residentiary canon at Portsmouth Cathedral and the Diocese of Portstmouth's Director of Ordinands (1983–1990), Archbishop of Canterbury’s Secretary for Ecumenical Affairs (1990–1995) and Minister Provincial of the Third Order of St Francis in its European Province (1991–1996).
Platten was admitted to sit in the House of Lords as one of the Lords Spiritual on 22 June 2009.
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