Eric Rich

Eric John Rich (1894 - 1972) Was born 8 Feb 1894 in Vila Rica, Paraguay, South America to John Rich (1862-1939) and Esther Maria Barrett (1868-1948). Eric was an Anglican bishop in the third quarter of the 20th century.

Eric waseducated at the University of New Zealandand ordained in 1920. After a curacy in Wellington he held incumbencies at Berhampore, Taihape and Masterton. He was Archdeacon of Wairarapa from 1940 to 1945, Archdeacon of Wellington from 1945 to 1961; Vicar general of the Diocese of Wellington from 1947 to 1961; and Assistant Bishop to the Primate of New Zealand from his consecration, 28 October 1952, to his retirement, 31 March 1961.

Eric married Ivy Anne Charles (1906 - 2001) on 4 Aug 1934 Eric died 9 Apr 1972 in Wellington, New Zealand.