Bishop Allen Ernest Winter OM 1922
Last updated: 2008
A theological scholar and Pastor, Bishop Allen Winter led the Anglican Diocese of St Arnaud in Western Victoria for over 20 years.
Academically gifted, Winter studied classics and theology at The University of Melbourne as a Moorhouse scholar. He was also Bromby Prizeman in Biblical Greek and Stewart Prizeman in Divinity. Then receiving the Lucas-Tooth Scholarship, he went on to study at the University of Oxford's University College, where he was Acting Chaplain.
Winter was appointed Deacon in 1927 and ordained as a Priest the following year. He served as Curate at St Deiniol's in Wales, then at Christ Church South Yarra and St James' in Ivanhoe. He was also a Minister of St Mark's in Sunshine and Incumbent of St Luke's in Brighton and Christ Church in Essendon.
During the Second World War Winter served as a Chaplain with the Australian Army in New Guinea, attaining the rank of Captain. He then was Canon and Sub-Dean of All Saints Cathedral in Bathurst, New South Wales. In 1951 he was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of St Arnaud in the Ballarat region and enthroned in Christ Church Cathedral. That same year he received a Doctorate in Theology from the Australian College of Theology. Winter served as Bishop of St Arnaud until 1973.
Melbourne Grammar School marked its sesquicentenary in 2008. As part of the celebrations, a Talents Committed Exhibition was staged. This exhibition recognised 150 Old Melburnians who have made a difference to the City of Melbourne, the State of Victoria and the wider community in Australia and overseas.
The above profile was included in the Talents Committed Exhibition in 2008.