Peter Barrett (bishop)

Peter Francis Barrett (8 February 1956 – 28 October 2015) was the Bishop of Cashel and Ossory in the Church of Ireland from 2002 to 2006.[1]

Life

Barrett, previously Dean of Waterford from 1998 to 2002, was elected as Bishop of Cashel and Ossory in the Church of Ireland on 4 November 2002[2] and consecrated at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin on 25 January 2003.[3] He resigned in 2006 following the breakdown of his marriage. He and another woman moved to England, but their relationship eventually broke down and he returned to Ireland.[1][4]

His former wife, Anne, is a social worker with a health agency. They have three children, Clare, Alec and Patrick. Barrett's successor is Michael Burrows.[5] On 28 October 2015, Barrett died at the age of 59.[6][7][8][9]

References
  1. Clancy, Michelle (27 January 2006). "'Heavy heart and soul' as Bishop resigns". The Munster Express. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
  2. Reid, Lorna (5 November 2002). "Ex-dean and hockey umpire is named new CoI bishop". Irish Independent. Retrieved 2 July 2008.
  3. "Historic Gathering of Bishops in Dublin for Consecration". The United Diocese of Cashel Ossory & Ferns. Archived from the original on 12 May 2008. Retrieved 2 July 2008.
  4. Cooney, John (4 February 2006). "Ex-bishop was 'hounded into exile' by Church heads. Leading layman claims CofI has 'clamped down' on information". Irish Independent. Retrieved 2 July 2008.
  5. Cooney, John (1 April 2006). "Liberal Dubliner is the new Bishop of Cashel and Ossory". The Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
  6. McGarry, Patsy (30 October 2015). "Former Church of Ireland bishop Peter Barrett dies". The Irish Times. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  7. Central Communications Board of the General Synod) (29 October 2015). "Passing of the Rt Revd Peter Barrett" (Press release). Church of Ireland - A Member of the Anglican Communion. Archived from the original on 31 October 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  8. "Former CoI bishop who began ministry in Ulster dies at home". News Letter. Belfast. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
  9. "Sad passing of former bishop with Donegal links who resigned after separation". Donegal Now. 30 October 2015. Archived from the original on 31 October 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
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