Adrian John Dorber (born 23 September 1952) is a British retired Anglican priest. From 2005 until his retirement in March 2023, he was the Dean of Lichfield Cathedral in the Church of England.Anglican CommunionCrockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing
Early life and education Dorber was born on 23 September 1952.Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black He was educated at St John's College, Durham (BA, 1974) and King's College London (MTh, 1991).
Ordained ministry Dorber was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 1979 and as a priest in 1980. His first post was a curacy at St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church in Easthampstead, BerkshireChurch web-site after which he was Priest in charge at St Barnabas, Emmer Green. From 1985 to 1997 he was Chaplain of Portsmouth Polytechnic then, when its status changed, to be renamed Portsmouth University. He was Director of Ministries and Training in the Diocese of Durham before his elevation to the Deanery as Dean of LichfieldOfficial announcement on 24 September 2005. Dorber retired effective 31 March 2023.
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