Richard T. Lawson
American Episcopal Bishop-elect
About Richard T. Lawson
Richard T. Lawson is the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama.
He was born in Guntersville, Alabama in 1974 and grew up in the United Methodist Church. He was elected on the first ballot at the diocesan convention on January 31, 2026, and was ordained and consecrated at the Cathedral Church of the Advent on June 27, 2026. The primary consecrator was Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe.
He attended Auburn University where he majored in religion and met his future wife, Katheriine, who was a life long Episcopalian and suggested that he attend an Episcopal Church. They were married in 1998.
Personal He is married to Katherine, with whom he has two children.
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