Matthew Porter (bishop)
Matthew Porter | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Bolton | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Province | Province of York |
| Diocese | Diocese of Manchester |
| In office | 2023- |
| Predecessor | Mark Ashcroft |
| Other post(s) | Vicar of St Michael le Belfrey, York (2010–2023) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1996 (deacon) 1997(priest) by David Hope |
| Consecration | 22 June 2023 by Stephen Cottrell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matthew James Porter |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Spouse | Sam |
| Children | Five |
| Alma mater | University of Nottingham University of Sheffield Asbury Theological Seminary Wycliffe Hall, Oxford |
Matthew James Porter (born 1969) is an Anglican bishop. Since 2023, he has been the Bishop of Bolton. [1]
Education
Porter was educated at Oundle School, University of Nottingham, University of Sheffield, Asbury Theological Seminary and Wycliffe Hall, Oxford.[2]
Ordained ministry
Porter was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 1996 and as a priest in 1997. From 1996 to 2000, he served his curacy at Christ Church, Dore, in the Diocese of Sheffield. He was Vicar of Woodseats from 2000 to 2009; and of St Michael le Belfrey, York from 2010 to 2023. He has been an Honorary Chaplain to the Monarch since 2022.[3]
Episcopal ministry
On 5 March 2023, it was announced that Porter would become the next Bishop of Bolton, a suffragan bishop in the Diocese of Manchester.[4] He was consecrated a bishop on 22 June 2023 by Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, during a service at York Minster.
Personal life
Porter is married to Sam: they have five sons.
References
- ^ "Suffragan Bishop of Bolton". 15 March 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Matthew James Porter". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Matthew Porter appointed Honorary Chaplain to The Queen". 16 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Suffragan Bishop of Bolton: Matthew Porter". 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.