José Antonio McLoughlin
| The Right Reverend José Antonio McLoughlin | |
|---|---|
| Church | Episcopal Church (United States) |
| Diocese | Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina |
| Orders | |
| Ordination |
2005 (deacon) 2005 (priest) |
| Consecration |
1 October 2016 by Michael Curry (bishop), 27th Presiding Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 21, 1969 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
The Right Reverend José Antonio McLoughlin is the seventh and current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, United States. After studies at Virginia Theological Seminary, he was ordained to the diaconate and priesthood in 2005. He was elected bishop on June 25, 2016, and consecrated as such October 1, 2016.
Early life
Bishop José was born May 21, 1969 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. When he was young, his family, including José, his brother and mother moved to Orlando, Florida.
Law enforcement career
After graduating from high school, McLoughlin attended the University of Central Florida where he received a BA degree in Criminal Justice. After graduating, McLoughlin worked as a Sheriff's Deputy in Orange County, Florida. After a few years in Florida, McLoughlin moved to Northern Virginia where he worked for the United States Department of Justice.
Religious career
After 13 years of his justice career, McLoughlin enrolled at Virginia Theological Seminary. There he earned a Master of Divinity degree, and was ordained as a priest and a deacon in the Episcopal Church in 2005. After graduating, McLoughlin served the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia and the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida before becoming the Canon to the Ordinary for the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma in 2008.
Election as bishop
On June 25, 2016, Canon McLoughlin was elected as the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina. The diocese contains 62 parishes, 8 chapels, a diocesan School - Christ School, Asheville; A retirement community, Deerfield, Asheville; 2 conference centers - Lake Logan, and Valle Crucis; a thriving summer camp, Camp Henry, and over 15,000 members. The diocese is divided into six deaneries.[1] Its cathedral is the Cathedral of All Souls in Asheville, located in Biltmore Village.
Personal
José and his wife Laurel have two children, Alex and Alyson. He is bilingual, enjoys music, playing the drums, and studying 18th century American history.
References
- ↑ Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina Website