About Philip Wright
Born 1967. Philip Wright is a bishop, theology and university of Belize.
Biography He attended Wesley College and Belize Technical College before teaching at Nazareen High School and at the Belize Technical College. After studying at Codrington College, he was ordained as a priest in 1993. He is the incumbent of St. Andrew's Anglican Church (San Ignacio).
In September 2022, he was elected as one of eight presidents of the World Council of Churches, at the 11th WCC Assembly, held in Karlsruhe, Germany. In this role, he represents the region of the Caribbean and Latin America.
In November 2025, Wright was elected to succeed Howard Gregory as Archbishop of the West Indies. He was installed as Primate at the Belize Civic Centre on April 26, 2026.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Philip Wright's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Philip Wright?
Belizean bishop
When was Philip Wright born?
Philip Wright was born on 10 February 1967 in Belize City, British Honduras.
What is Philip Wright's occupation?
Philip Wright is a bishop, theology and university of Belize.
What nationality is Philip Wright?
Philip Wright's recorded nationality: Belize, Belizean people.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Philip Wright. https://biography.guide/philip-wright-bishop/
MLA: "Philip Wright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/philip-wright-bishop/.
Chicago: "Philip Wright." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/philip-wright-bishop/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:17 UTC