Alistair Magowan

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	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

• The Reverend Alistair Magowan (1981–2000)
• The Venerable Alistair Magowan (2000–2009)
• The Right Reverend Alistair Magowan (2009–present)

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