Michael Burrows (bishop)

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The Right Reverend Michael Andrew James Burrows M.A., M.Litt., Prof.Dip.Th.Mayes. (born 1961) is a bishop in the Church of Ireland.

Life[]

Bishop Burrows is the son of a Church of Ireland clergyman. He was educated at Wesley College, Dublin and Trinity College, Dublin and ordained as a priest in the Church of Ireland in 1988.[1]

He was appointed Dean of Cork at the Cathedral Church of St Fin Barre in 2002.[2][3] He was elected Bishop of Cashel and Ossory on 31 March 2006 and consecrated at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin on 3 July 2006.[2][4][5] He replaced the Right Reverend Peter Barrett, who resigned as bishop following the breakdown of his marriage.[6]

He is married and has four children. He is described as liberal[4] and a supporter of same-sex unions.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ "New Bishop gets a great welcome". Carlow People. 20 July 2006. Archived from the original on 1 August 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2008.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Church of Ireland - Cashel & Ossory[failed verification]
  3. ^ "Move to elect new Bishop of Cashel and Ossory". The Munster Express. 24 February 2006. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Cooney, John (1 April 2006). "Liberal Dubliner is the new Bishop of Cashel and Ossory". The Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b Coward, Colin (12 April 2006). "New bishop of Cashel and Ossory supports same-sex unions". Changing Attitude. Archived from the original on 5 March 2008. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
  6. ^ Clancy, Michelle (27 January 2006). "'Heavy heart and soul' as Bishop resigns". The Munster Express. Retrieved 1 July 2008.

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