He held the position of Bishop of Borneo from 1949 until 1962.

In 1256, he was elected but declined the position of Bishop of Carlisle.

Resistance has eased more rapidly for the position of Bishop in the United Methodist Church.

He was offered the position of Bishop of Trier, but died before accepting the position.

He declined the position of Bishop of Norwich in 1498.

After just six months, however, apparently exhausted by his labors, he abandoned the position of Bishop.

On 1 May 1982, he succeeded to the position of Bishop of Clonfert.

In 1334, there were two candidates for the position of Bishop of Constance.

He is most notable for holding the position of Bishop of Dunkeld between 1677 and his death in 1679.

In March 1939 he was offered the position of Bishop of Croydon.