Thomas Brown (bishop)

Thomas John Brown (born 16 August 1943) is an Anglican bishop in New Zealand. He is currently the Bishop of Wellington.^[1]

Brown was educated at the University of Otago^[2] in New Zealand and ordained in 1972.^[3] After curacies at St Matthew's in Christchurch, New Zealand, and St James the Greater in Leicester, England, ^[4] he returned to New Zealand to become the vicar of Upper Clutha in 1976. After further incumbencies at Roslyn and Lower Hutt he became the Archdeacon of Belmont in 1987. In 1991 he became the assistant bishop and the vicar general in the Diocese of Wellington and, seven years later, its diocesan bishop.^[5]

In August 2010, Brown created a Second Life account and joined the online virtual Epiphany Cathedral. The virtual cathedral had been established, with Brown's support, by a priest ordained by him some years before. Plans for Brown to preach as a bishop in the virtual cathedral were announced at the same time.^[6]

He is married to Dwyllis Brown.^[7]

References

1. ^ Anglican Communion
2. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 9780199540877
3. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 Lambeth, Church House, 1975 ISBN 0108153674
4. ^ Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN 9780713672576
5. ^ Anglican Diocese of Wellington
6. ^ "Bishop Tom Brown of Wellington New Zealand, who licensed Mark Brown as our first priest in charge, has now come in world and we’re pleased to announce that he can walk around and sit down very well indeed! His avatar name is Kea Cedrus so if you see him around do make him welcome. Bishop Tom will be preaching at our noon SLT service on Sunday 12th September (2010.)" http://slangcath.wordpress.com/2010/08/26/leadership-team-report-august-2010/
7. ^ Anglican Communion Directory, March 2000