About Peter Carrell
Born 1959. Peter Carrell is a presbyter.
Peter Ruane Carrell (born 1959) is a New Zealand Anglican bishop. Since 2019, he has been the ninth Bishop of Christchurch in the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.
Early life and education Carrell was born in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1959. He attended Christ's College, Christchurch, an all-boys independent school.
Ordained ministry Carrell was ordained as a deacon in 1986 and as a priest in 1987. In contrast to his predecessor, Victoria Matthews, he is seeking an open relationship with the media and invited a reporter from the news media website Stuff to interview him before he took up his post in Christchurch.
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Who is Peter Carrell?
Bishop of Christchurch
When was Peter Carrell born?
Peter Carrell was born on 16 November 1959 in Christchurch.
What is Peter Carrell's occupation?
Peter Carrell is a presbyter.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Carrell. https://biography.guide/peter-carrell/
MLA: "Peter Carrell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-carrell/.
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