Alan Smith (bishop)
Alan Smith | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of St Albans | |
Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Diocese | Diocese of St Albans |
| In office | 2009–2025 |
| Predecessor | Christopher Herbert |
| Other posts | area Bishop of Shrewsbury (2001–2009) Archdeacon of Stoke (1997–2001) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1981 (deacon) 1982 (priest) by Geoffrey Paul |
| Consecration | December 2001 by George Carey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 February 1957 |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Residence | Abbey Gate House, St Albans |
| Alma mater | University of Birmingham |
| Convenor of the Lords Spiritual | |
| In office 23 September 2022 – 31 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | David Urquhart |
| Succeeded by | David Walker |
| Member of the House of Lords | |
| In office 4 November 2013 – 31 May 2025 | |
Alan Gregory Clayton Smith (born 14 February 1957) is a British retired Anglican bishop. From 2009 until 2025, he was the Bishop of St Albans; from 2001 to 2009, he served as the area Bishop of Shrewsbury.