John McDowell (bishop)
Francis John McDowell is the current Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland.[1]
The Most Reverend Francis John McDowell | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Armagh Primate of All Ireland | |
| Church | Church of Ireland |
| Elected | 8 March 2020 |
| In office | 28 April 2020 – present |
| Predecessor | Richard Clarke |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1996 |
| Consecration | 23 September 2011 by Alan Harper |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | United Kingdom Republic of Ireland |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Spouse | Mary |
| Children | Dorothy |
| Previous post | Bishop of Clogher (2011–2020) |
| Alma mater | Queen’s University Belfast London School of Economics Trinity College Dublin |
Education and ministry
He was born in 1956 and educated at Queen's University Belfast where he took a degree in history. He also holds a diploma in business studies from the London School of Economics and a BTh in theology and biblical studies from Trinity College Dublin. He pursued a career in business before being ordained in 1996.[2]
Priestly ministry
He initially served as Curate of Antrim, in the Diocese of Connor (1996–1999), and subsequently Rector of Ballyrashane, in the same diocese (1999–2002), and Rector of St Mark's Church, Dundela, in the Diocese of Down and Dromore (2002–2011), during which time he was also an Honorary Secretary of the General Synod (2008–2011). [3]
Episcopal ministry
He was appointed Bishop of Clogher by the House of Bishops on 30 May 2011; and consecrated on 23 September that year in St Macartin's Cathedral, Enniskillen.[4] [5]
He was elected Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland in 2020 and took up his role on 28 April of that year.[6]
References
- "McDowell takes up role as head of Church of Ireland". www.rte.ie. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- Church of Ireland Directory 2020
- https://www.irishchurches.org/news-blog/5408/irish-interchurch-committee-congratulates-bishop
- Province web site
- "Bishop of Clogher, John McDowell, elected Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland". Anglican Communion News Service. 17 March 2020. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- "Welcome Archbishop John". Church of Ireland. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
| Anglican Communion titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Michael Jackson |
Bishop of Clogher 2011–2020 |
TBA |
| Preceded by Richard Clarke |
Archbishop of Armagh 2020–present |
Incumbent |