Peter Barrett (bishop)

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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

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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

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1. ^ 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.
2. ^ "Crockford's Clerical Directory: The Rt Revd Peter Francis Barrett". Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
3. ^ 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.
4. ^ "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.
5. ^ 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.
6. ^ 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.
7. ^ 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.
8. ^ 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.
9. ^ "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.
10. ^ "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.

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