Bishop to Receive Honorary Doctorate for 'Outstanding Contribution'

The Bishop of Lichfield is to receive an honorary doctorate from Keele University in recognition of his "outstanding contribution to the church and to the people and the county of Staffordshire".

The award of Doctorate of the University is one of five honorary degrees being presented at this summer's graduation ceremonies to a number of people who have made outstanding contributions within their fields of expertise.

They range from significant work over many years in the church, broadcasting and political journalism, geology and English Literature.