Peter Carnley
Australian Anglican bishop / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Peter Carnley?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Peter Frederick Carnley AC (born 17 October 1937) is a retired Australian Anglican bishop and author. He was the Archbishop of Perth from 1981 to 2005 and Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia from 2000 until May 2005. He ordained the first women priests in Australia. In the 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours list, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia.[1] He is married to Ann Carnley.[2] He also founded the school Peter Carnley Anglican Community School.
Quick Facts The Right ReverendPeter Carnley AC, Church ...
Peter Carnley | |
---|---|
Archbishop of Perth | |
Church | Anglican Church of Australia |
Province | Western Australia |
Diocese | Perth |
Installed | 26 May 1981 |
Term ended | 26 May 2005 |
Predecessor | Geoffrey Sambell |
Successor | Roger Herft |
Other post(s) |
|
Orders | |
Ordination |
|
Consecration | 26 May 1981 |
Personal details | |
Born | Peter Frederick Carnley (1937-10-17) 17 October 1937 (age 86) |
Nationality | Australian |
Spouse | Ann Carnley |
Children | 2 |
Education | Young High School |
Alma mater |
Close