Edward Johnston (priest)

The Very Rev. Edward Alexander Johnston was the Dean of Waikato from 1974 ^[1] until 1978.^[2]

Johnston was educated at the University of New Zealand and ordained in 1957.^[3] After a Curacy in Devonport, New Zealand he was Vicar of Hokianga from 1958 to 1962; and then of Paparoa from 1962 to 1966.^[4] He was Sub-Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland from 1966 to 1970; and Principal of Christ's College, Christchurch from 1970 until his appointment as Dean. Afterwards he was Ecumenical Chaplain to Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand from 1979 until his retirement.

References

1. ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 p519 London: OUP, 1976 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
2. ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1980-1982 p536 Oxford, OUP, 1983 ISBN 0-19-200010-1
3. ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1959/60 p 617 Oxford, OUP, 1959
4. ↑ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1967/68 p 654 Oxford, OUP, 1967