Tom Butler | |
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Bishop of Southwark | |
Diocese | Diocese of Southwark |
In office | 1998 – 2010 (retired) |
Predecessor | Roy Williamson |
Successor | Christopher Chessun |
Other post(s) | 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)[1] |
Consecration | 1985 |
Personal details | |
Born | |
Nationality | British |
Denomination | Anglican |
Spouse | Barbara Butler |
Children | 2 adult |
Occupation | Academic and author |
Alma mater | University of Leeds |
Thomas Frederick Butler (born 5 March 1940) is a British retired Anglican bishop. He was the ninth Anglican Bishop of Southwark.[2] 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.