Alistair Magowan

For the actor, see Alistair McGowan.
The Right Reverend
Alistair Magowan
Bishop of Ludlow
Diocese Diocese of Hereford
In office 2009–present
Predecessor Michael Hooper
Other posts Archdeacon of Dorset (2000–2009)
Archdeacon of Ludlow (2009–present)
Orders
Ordination 1981
Consecration 29 September 2009[1]
Personal details
Born (1955-02-10) 10 February 1955
Nationality British
Denomination Anglican
Residence Bishop's House, Craven Arms
Spouse Louise
Children 3
Alma mater Leeds University

Alistair James Magowan[N 1][2][3] (born 10 February 1955[4]) is the suffragan Bishop of Ludlow in the Church of England.[5][6]

Educated at King's School Worcester, Leeds University and Trinity College, Bristol, Magowan was ordained in 1981. His first ministry position was as a curate in Owlerton, Sheffield, followed by a second curacy in Durham.[7] Later he was Vicar of Egham then its rural dean. Before being ordained to the episcopate he was Archdeacon of Dorset from 2000 to 2009.[8] He also simultaneously holds the post of Archdeacon of Ludlow ex officio.

Magowan is married with three children.[9]

Styles

Notes

  1. Usually spelled "Alistair" but also seen spelled as "Alastair".

References

  1. Hereford Diocese — Bishop's Office
  2. Church Times — Appointment, 1 January 2010
  3. Sarum Link, November 2009
  4. Who's Who 2012 – Ludlow, Bishop Suffragan of
  5. Ludlow Advertiser
  6. "Appointments in the clergy", Daily Telegraph, p. 24, 8 July 2009.
  7. Crockford's Clerical Directory 2008/2009 Lambeth, Church House Publishing ISBN 978-0-7151-1030-0
  8. Salisbury Anglican
  9. BBC Shropshire
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Michael Hooper
Bishop of Ludlow
Archdeacon of Ludlow

2009–present
Incumbent


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