Peter Barrett (bishop)
Peter Francis Barrett (8 February 1956 – 28 October 2015) was the Bishop of Cashel and Ossory in the Church of Ireland from 2002 to 2006.[1]
Life
Barrett studied at Trinity College Dublin and trained for ordination at the Church of Ireland Theological College. He was ordained deacon in 1981 and priest in 1982.[2] Barrett, previously Dean of Waterford from 1998 to 2002, was elected as Bishop of Cashel and Ossory in the Church of Ireland on 4 November 2002[3] and consecrated at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin on 25 January 2003.[4] He resigned in 2006 following the breakdown of his marriage. He moved to England for a few years but eventually returned to Ireland.[1][5]
His former wife, Anne, is a social worker with a health agency. They have three children, Clare, Alec and Patrick. Barrett's successor was Michael Burrows.[6] On 28 October 2015, Barrett died at the age of 59.[7][8][9][10]
References
- ^ a b Clancy, Michelle (27 January 2006). "'Heavy heart and soul' as Bishop resigns". The Munster Express. Archived from the original on 19 November 2007. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
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- ^ Reid, Lorna (5 November 2002). "Ex-dean and hockey umpire is named new CoI bishop". Irish Independent. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 2 July 2008.
- ^ "Historic Gathering of Bishops in Dublin for Consecration". The United Diocese of Cashel Ossory & Ferns. Archived from the original on 12 May 2008. Retrieved 2 July 2008.
- ^ Cooney, John (4 February 2006). "Ex-bishop was 'hounded into exile' by Church heads. Leading layman claims CofI has 'clamped down' on information". Irish Independent. Archived from the original on 20 May 2011. Retrieved 2 July 2008.
- ^ Cooney, John (1 April 2006). "Liberal Dubliner is the new Bishop of Cashel and Ossory". The Irish Independent. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
- ^ McGarry, Patsy (30 October 2015). "Former Church of Ireland bishop Peter Barrett dies". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
- ^ Central Communications Board of the General Synod) (29 October 2015). "Passing of the Rt Revd Peter Barrett" (Press release). Church of Ireland – A Member of the Anglican Communion. Archived from the original on 31 October 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
- ^ "Former CoI bishop who began ministry in Ulster dies at home". News Letter. Belfast. 30 October 2015. Archived from the original on 31 October 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2015.
- ^ "Sad passing of former bishop with Donegal links who resigned after separation". Donegal Now. 30 October 2015. Archived from the original on 31 October 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2015.