Like his cousin Guillaume de Champvent and relative Gérard of Vuippens he pursued a church and diplomatic career in England before becoming taking up an important bishopric within the Holy Roman Empire.
Henri travelled to the far north of Edward's realm to take up a position as parson of the church in Greystoke, then in the county of Cumberland.
The rood beam bridging the chancel arch is the oldest item in the Church, and carries floral emblems representing the wounds of Christ.
The ancient choir stalls in the chancel have some well preserved misericords (carved shelf underneath the seat).
In 1278 Henri moved south once more to take up the role of Bishop of Verdun, from his recently deceased brother, Gerard de Grandson.