Alistair Magowan

Alistair James Magowan (born 10 February 1955) is a British retired Anglican bishop. He served as the Bishop of Ludlow – the sole suffragan bishop of the Church of England Diocese of Hereford – from 2009 until his 2020 retirement.

Early life and education Magowan attended Leeds University, gaining his Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Animal Physiology and Nutrition and being awarded a Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE).

Ordained ministry Magowan was made a deacon at Petertide 1981 (28 June) and ordained a priest the Petertide following (27 June 1982) – both times by David Lunn, Bishop of Sheffield. His first ministerial role (title post) was as assistant curate of St John the Baptist Owlerton, Sheffield (1981–1984), followed by a second curacy, at St Nicholas', Durham (1984–1989). He remained in Durham as chaplain to St Aidan's College (1984–1989), then moved to Surrey, where he served as vicar of St John's, Egham (1989–2000); in that role he was also a canon and prebendary of Salisbury Cathedral by Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury. As Bishop of Ludlow, he ex officio held the post of Archdeacon of Ludlow

Retirement In retirement, Magowan has served as part-time Acting Archdeacon of Stoke in the Diocese of Lichfield, 1 November 2020 –2021 and as an honorary assistant bishop of the diocese since 2021.

Personal life He married in 1979;

Styles The Reverend Alistair Magowan (1981–2000) The Venerable Alistair Magowan (2000–2009) The Right Reverend Alistair Magowan (2009 onwards)