He went to Kelham Theological College in 1929 to train for ordination with the Society of the Sacred Mission.Crockford's Clerical Directory, 1973-74, 85th Edition, p 468. He was ordained deacon in 1934 and priest in 1935.Crockford's Clerical Directory, 1973-74, 85th Edition, p 468. He served his title at St Michael and All Angels, Norton, Co Durham (1934–37).Crockford's Clerical Directory, 1973-74, 85th Edition, p 468.
