Rob Wright (bishop)

The Right Reverend

Robert Christopher Wright
Bishop of Atlanta
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseAtlanta
ElectedJune 2, 2012
In office2012–present
PredecessorJ. Neil Alexander
Orders
OrdinationFebruary 13, 1999
by Jane Dixon
ConsecrationOctober 13, 2012
by Katharine Jefferts Schori
Personal details
Born (1964-02-03) February 3, 1964 (age 60)
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsEarl C. & Charlene Wright
SpouseBeth-Sarah Panton (m. July 4, 1998)
Children5
Alma materHoward University

Robert Christopher Wright (born February 3, 1964) is tenth and current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, serving from October 2012 to the present. He is the first African American to be elected to his position.