Michael Burrows (bishop)

The Right Reverend Michael Andrew James Burrows M.A., M.Litt., Prof.Dip.Th.Mayes. (born c. 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. July 20, 2006. Archived from the original on August 1, 2012. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  2. 1 2 Church of Ireland - Cashel & Ossory
  3. ↑ "Move to elect new Bishop of Cashel and Ossory". The Munster Express. February 24, 2006. Retrieved 2008-07-01.
  4. 1 2 Cooney, John (1 April 2006). "Liberal Dubliner is the new Bishop of Cashel and Ossory". The Irish Independent. Retrieved 2008-07-01.
  5. 1 2 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 2008-07-01.
  6. ↑ Clancy, Michelle (January 27, 2006). "'Heavy heart and soul' as Bishop resigns". The Munster Express. Retrieved 2008-07-01.
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