Peter Carrell
Peter Ruane Carrell (born 1959) is the ninth Bishop of Christchurch in the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, serving since 2018.[1]
Peter Carrell | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Christchurch | |
| Church | Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia |
| In office | 2018–present |
| Predecessor | Victoria Matthews |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1986 (deacon) 1987 (priest) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1959 (age 62–63) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Spouse | Teresa Kundycki-Carrell |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | |
Early life and education
Carrel was born in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1959. He attended Christ's College. He is a graduate of Canterbury, Otago and Durham Universities.[1]
Episcopacy
In contrast to his predessor, Victoria Matthews, he is seeking an open relationship with the media and invited to be interviewed before he took up his post in Christchurch.[2]
References
- "Our Bishop – Anglican Life". anglicanlife.org.nz. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- Gates, Charlie (9 February 2019). "Christchurch's new Anglican Bishop takes on restoration, dwindling congregations and same sex blessings". Stuff. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
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