Michael Burrows (bishop)

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Michael Burrows
Bishop of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe
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Bishop Michael Burrows in 2016
Church Church of Ireland
Province Dublin
Diocese Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe
Elected2022
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
Ordination1988
Consecration3 July 2006
by  John Neill
Personal details
Born
Michael Andrew James Burrows
NationalityIrish
Alma mater Wesley College
Trinity College, Dublin

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.

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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. [2]

He was appointed Dean of Cork at the Cathedral Church of St Fin Barre in 2002. [3] [ failed verification ] [4] He was elected Bishop of Cashel and Ossory on 31 March 2006 and consecrated at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin on 3 July 2006. [3] [5] [6] He replaced the Right Reverend Peter Barrett, who resigned as bishop following the breakdown of his marriage. [7]

He is married and has four children. He is described as liberal [5] and a supporter of same-sex unions. [6]

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References

  1. "New Church of Ireland Bishop of Limerick". Limerick Post. 14 January 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  2. "New Bishop gets a great welcome". Carlow People. 20 July 2006. Archived from the original on 1 August 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2008.
  3. 1 2 Church of Ireland - Cashel & Ossory
  4. "Move to elect new Bishop of Cashel and Ossory". The Munster Express. 24 February 2006. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
  5. 1 2 Cooney, John (1 April 2006). "Liberal Dubliner is the new Bishop of Cashel and Ossory". The Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
  6. 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 1 July 2008.
  7. Clancy, Michelle (27 January 2006). "'Heavy heart and soul' as Bishop resigns". The Munster Express. Retrieved 1 July 2008.