10 Facts About Peter Burrows

Peter Burrows was born on 27 May 1955 and is a British retired Anglican bishop.

Peter Burrows worked as a Nursing Assistant at Derbyshire Royal Infirmary from 1973 to 1976.

Peter Burrows then studied for the Anglican ministry at Sarum and Wells Theological College, graduating and being ordained deacon in 1983.

Peter Burrows then served his four-year title post as assistant curate at Baildon, one year into which he was ordained a priest.

Peter Burrows's benefice was expanded in 1993 and he became team rector at Broughton Astley and Croft with Stoney Stanton.

Peter Burrows has been an Inspector of Theological Colleges and has chaired Vocations and Ministry Committee.

In 2005, Peter Burrows was appointed Archdeacon of Leeds, where he chaired the Diocesan Ministry and Training Development Group.

Peter Burrows has been a long-serving member of the General Synod and a Bishops' Adviser for Selection and Training.

Peter Burrows was duly consecrated an Anglican bishop at York Minster on 2 February and welcomed at Sheffield Cathedral on 5 February and at Doncaster Minster on 11 February 2012.

Peter Burrows was married to Jane Susan Allsop from 1975 until her death in 2018.