 He was chaplain of St Mary Kingswinford 1934–1935, All Saints West Bromwich 1935–1937, Wensley, North Yorkshire1937–1939, Chaplain to the Forces (Royal Army Educational Corps 1939–1945, vicar of St Simon's Leeds (now demolished) 1946–1955, All Hallows (now demolished) with St Simon's Leeds 1955–1958.He was vicar of Killinghall 1958–1976.His net endowment was £285, and net benefice £927.