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 | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Mary |
| Children | Dorothy |
| Previous post | Bishop of Clogher (2011-2020) |
| Alma mater | Queen’s University Belfast London School of Economics Trinity College Dublin |
Biography
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 LSE and a BTh in theology and biblical studies from TCD. He pursued a career in business before being ordained in 1997.[1][2]
After a curacy in County Antrim he held incumbencies in Ballyrashane and Belfast where was rector of St. Mark's Dundela.[3]
He was appointed Bishop of Clogher by the House of Bishops on 30 May 2011; and consecrated on 23 September that year.[4]
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.[5]
References
- "McDowell takes up role as head of Church of Ireland". www.rte.ie. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 (100th edition), Church House Publishing (ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0)
- Diocese of Down & Dromore
- Province web site
| Anglican Communion titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Michael Jackson |
Bishop of Clogher 2011–2020 |
TBA |
| Preceded by Richard Clarke |
Archbishop of Armagh 2020–present |
Incumbent |