The Episcopal Electoral College for the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, meeting in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, has elected the Ven Andrew Orr, Archdeacon of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, as the new Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.  Archdeacon Orr succeeds the Rt Revd Paul Colton, who retired in April of this year.

The Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson, Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland, who chaired the Electoral College, said: “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”.

The Bishop–elect said: “I am delighted on honoured to have received the votes of the electoral college today. 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”.

Following confirmation of the election by the House of Bishops, the Bishop–elect will be consecrated as a bishop on a date to be determined.

Archdeacon Andrew Orr

The Ven Andrew Orr is Archdeacon of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.

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.

Beyond parish life, he is actively involved in church and environmental work, formerly chairing Eco–Congregation Ireland and representing the Church of Ireland in international environmental networks.