Biography
Benn was educated at St Andrew's College and University College, Dublin. After studying at Trinity College, Bristol he was ordained in 1973. His ordained ministry began with curacies at St Mark's New Ferry, Wirral and St Mary's Cheadle, after which he was Vicar of St James the Great, Audley, Staffordshire and finally (before his consecration to the episcopate) St Peter's Harold Wood. In 2002, Benn appeared on the popular BBC television motoring series Top Gear, placing third in the first "Fastest Faith" competition. He is married with two children and a grandchild.
Benn has written two books and numerous pamphlets, including The Last Word: Jesus' Teaching in The Upper Room and Jesus Our Joy: Learning about True Spirituality.
Benn had indicated his intention to retire as Bishop of Lewes in August 2012, but did not do so. On 18 October 2012, however, it was announced by the Martin Warner, the Bishop-designate of Chichester, that Benn would retire on 31 October 2012, which he has done.
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