Tom Butler (bishop)
Tom Butler | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Southwark | |
Butler at Southwark Cathedral in 2009 | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwark |
| In office | 1998–2010 (retired) |
| Predecessor | Roy Williamson |
| Successor | Christopher Chessun |
| Other posts | Archdeacon of Northolt (1980–1985) Bishop of Willesden (1985–1991) Bishop of Leicester (1991–1998) Honorary assistant bishop (Leeds; 2014–present) see § Retirement |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1964 (deacon); 1965 (priest) |
| Consecration | 1985 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 March 1940 |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Barbara Butler |
| Children | 2 adult |
| Occupation | Academic and author |
| Alma mater | University of Leeds |
| Member of the House of Lords | |
| In office 10 February 1997 – 5 March 2010 | |
Thomas Frederick Butler (born 5 March 1940) is a British retired Anglican bishop. He was the ninth Anglican Bishop of Southwark. He was enthroned in Southwark Cathedral on 12 September 1998. He retired from this position on 5 March 2010. In 2014, Butler was involved in the transition process for the new Diocese of Leeds as "mentor bishop"; he remains an honorary assistant bishop of that diocese.