Summary
Michael Andrew James Burrows (born 1961) is a bishop in the Church of Ireland. He was elected Bishop of the Diocese of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe on 14 January 2022,[1] having previously served as Bishop of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory.
Michael Burrows | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe | |
 Bishop Michael Burrows in 2016 | |
| Church | Church of Ireland |
| Province | Dublin |
| Diocese | Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe |
| Elected | 2022 |
| Predecessor | Kenneth Kearon (as Bishop of Limerick and Killaloe); Patrick Rooke (as Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry) |
| Other post(s) | Bishop of Cashel and Ossory (2006–2022) Dean of Cork (2002–2006) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1988 |
| Consecration | 3 July 2006 by John Neill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Andrew James Burrows |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | Wesley College Trinity College, Dublin |
Life edit
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.[2]
His first post was as a curate at St Luke, Douglas.[3] Burrows was then a Minor Canon at St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin from 1991 until 1994. He was then in charge at St Peter, Bandon from 1994 until his appointment as Dean.[4]
He was appointed Dean of Cork at the Cathedral Church of St Fin Barre in 2002.[5][failed verification][6] He was elected Bishop of Cashel and Ossory on 31 March 2006 and consecrated at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin on 3 July 2006.[5][7][8] He replaced the Right Reverend Peter Barrett, who resigned as bishop following the breakdown of his marriage.[9]
He is married and has four children. He is described as liberal[7] and a supporter of same-sex unions.[8]
References edit
- ^ "New Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick". Limerick Post. 14 January 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ "New Bishop gets a great welcome". Carlow People. 20 July 2006. Archived from the original on 1 August 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2008.
- ^ "Michael Andrew James Burrows". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Promotion for Dean of Cork". Irish Examiner. Cork. 31 March 2006. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ a b Church of Ireland - Cashel & Ossory
- ^ "Move to elect new Bishop of Cashel and Ossory". The Munster Express. 24 February 2006. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
- ^ a b Cooney, John (1 April 2006). "Liberal Dubliner is the new Bishop of Cashel and Ossory". The Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Clancy, Michelle (27 January 2006). "'Heavy heart and soul' as Bishop resigns". The Munster Express. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
External links edit
- Diocese of Cashel and Ossory