Andrew Orr appointed new Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross

The Church of Ireland has announced the election of the Venerable Andrew Orr as the new Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

The result of the election was determined following the second meeting of the Episcopal Electoral College at Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin.

The Venerable Andrew Orr, who is currently the archdeacon of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, will take over the position from Dr Paul Colton, who retired at the end of April after more than 27 years of service as bishop.

Following confirmation of the election by the house of bishops, the bishop-elect will be consecrated as a bishop on a date to be confirmed.

The incoming bishop said it is an honour to be taking up his new position.

“I am looking forward to walking together with the wonderful team of clergy and lay people in Cork, Cloyne and Ross and under God’s guidance to journey together into the wonderful future that is ahead of us."

The Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, archbishop of Dublin and primate of Ireland, who chaired the electoral college added: “I am delighted that the electoral college of Cork, Cloyne and Ross has elected the Venerable Andrew Orr. I look forward to working with Bishop elect Orr and wish him everything that is best in a blessed and joyous ministry”.

Ordained deacon in 1992 and priest in 1993, he has held a variety of parish roles across Ireland, including incumbencies in Castlecomer, Castleknock, and Tullow, and previously served as archdeacon of Ossory and Leighlin.

In his current ministry, he is also chaplain to Midleton College, priest-in-charge of Youghal Union, and an honorary canon of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork.

Outside of parish life, he is actively involved in Church and environmental work. He is married to the Very Reverend Susan Green, and they have three children — Rachel, 29; Patrick, 27, and Ciara, 25.