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'''Philip Anthony Egan''' (born 14 November 1955) is the eighth [[Bishop of Portsmouth (Catholic)|Bishop of Portsmouth]].
'''Philip Anthony Egan''' (born 14 November 1955) is an [[Catholic Church in England and Wales|English Catholic]] prelate who has served as the eighth [[Bishop of Portsmouth (Catholic)|Bishop of Portsmouth]] since 2012.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Egan was born in [[Altrincham]], a suburb of Manchester. He was educated at [[St Ambrose College]], a boys [[grammar school]] in his local town, and then studied classics at [[King's College London]]. He completed training for the priesthood at [[Allen Hall Seminary]], Westminster, and at the [[English College, Rome|Venerable English College]] in [[Rome]]. He was awarded his [[Licentiate in Sacred Theology]] (STL) from the [[Pontifical Gregorian University]]. Subsequently, he gained a doctorate in theology (PhD) from the University of Birmingham.
Egan was born in [[Altrincham]], a suburb of [[Manchester]]. He was educated at [[St Ambrose College]], a boys' [[grammar school]] in his local town, and then studied classics at [[King's College London]]. He completed training for the priesthood at [[Allen Hall Seminary]], Westminster, and at the [[English College, Rome|Venerable English College]] in [[Rome]]. He was awarded his [[Licentiate in Sacred Theology]] (STL) from the [[Pontifical Gregorian University]]. Subsequently, he gained a doctorate in theology (PhD) from the [[University of Birmingham]].


==Priesthood==
==Priesthood==
On 4 August 1984, he was ordained to the priesthood for the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Shrewsbury]]. From 1984 to 1988, Egan served as parochial vicar at St Anthony's, Woodehouse Park, Manchester. From 1988 to 1991, he served as an assistant chaplain at the [[University of Cambridge]]. From 1991 to 1994, he served as parish vicar and chaplain at Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral. From 1994 to 1995, he completed theological studies at [[Boston College]] in the United States, and then served as a Professor of Fundamental Theology and Dean of Studies at [[St Mary's College, Oscott|Oscott College seminary]] in [[Birmingham]] until 2007. In 2007-2008, he was a post-doctoral fellow at Boston College's [[Lonergan Institute]]. In 2008, Egan became parish priest of Our Lady and St Christopher's in Stockport. In 2010, he was named to his previous post as Vicar General of the Diocese of Shrewsbury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.portsmouthdiocese.org.uk/bishop/ |title=Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth |publisher=Portsmouthdiocese.org.uk |date=2012-10-12 |accessdate=2013-03-25}}</ref>
On 4 August 1984, he was ordained to the priesthood for the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Shrewsbury]]. From 1984 to 1988, Egan served as parochial vicar at St Anthony's, Woodehouse Park, Manchester. From 1988 to 1991, he served as an assistant chaplain at the [[University of Cambridge]]. From 1991 to 1994, he served as parish vicar and chaplain at Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral. From 1994 to 1995, he completed theological studies at [[Boston College]] in the United States, and then served as a professor of fundamental theology and dean of studies at [[St Mary's College, Oscott|Oscott College seminary]] in [[Birmingham]] until 2007. In 2007-2008, he was a post-doctoral fellow at Boston College's [[Lonergan Institute]]. In 2008, Egan became parish priest of Our Lady and St Christopher's in Stockport. In 2010, he was named to his previous post as Vicar General of the Diocese of Shrewsbury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.portsmouthdiocese.org.uk/bishop/ |title=Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth |publisher=Portsmouthdiocese.org.uk |date=2012-10-12 |accessdate=2013-03-25}}</ref>


==Episcopate==
==Episcopate==
On 11 July 2012, Egan's appointment as the eighth Bishop of Portsmouth was announced in an official press release from the Vatican Information Service (VIS), an arm of the Holy See Press Office.<ref>http://www.vis.va/vissolr/index.php?vi=en&dl=cb03583d-ad39-6529-fdd6-4ffd675f9f2a&dl_t=text/xml&dl_a=y&ul=1&ev=1 {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402114054/http://www.vis.va/vissolr/index.php?vi=en&dl=cb03583d-ad39-6529-fdd6-4ffd675f9f2a&dl_t=text%2Fxml&dl_a=y&ul=1&ev=1 |date=2015-04-02 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Alexander |first=Fr |url=http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2012/07/11/shrewsbury-vicar-general-appointed-as-bishop-of-portsmouth/ |title=Shrewsbury vicar general appointed as Bishop of Portsmouth |publisher=CatholicHerald.co.uk |date=2012-07-11 |accessdate=2013-03-25}}</ref> At the time of his appointment Egan was serving as the Vicar General of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Shrewsbury|Diocese of Shrewsbury]]. His episcopal consecration took place at [[Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Portsmouth|St John’s Cathedral]], [[Portsmouth]] on 24 September 2012, the feast of [[Our Lady of Walsingham]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-19691714 |title=BBC News - Fr Philip Egan ordained as Bishop of Portsmouth |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2012-09-24 |accessdate=2013-03-25}}</ref>
On 11 July 2012, Egan's appointment as the eighth Bishop of Portsmouth was announced in an official press release from the Vatican Information Service (VIS), an arm of the Holy See Press Office.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.vis.va/vissolr/index.php?vi=en&dl=cb03583d-ad39-6529-fdd6-4ffd675f9f2a&dl_t=text%2Fxml&dl_a=y&ul=1&ev=1 |title=Archived copy |access-date=22 March 2018 |archive-date=2 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402114054/http://www.vis.va/vissolr/index.php?vi=en&dl=cb03583d-ad39-6529-fdd6-4ffd675f9f2a&dl_t=text%2Fxml&dl_a=y&ul=1&ev=1 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Alexander |first=Fr |url=http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2012/07/11/shrewsbury-vicar-general-appointed-as-bishop-of-portsmouth/ |title=Shrewsbury vicar general appointed as Bishop of Portsmouth |publisher=CatholicHerald.co.uk |date=2012-07-11 |accessdate=2013-03-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091720/http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/news/2012/07/11/shrewsbury-vicar-general-appointed-as-bishop-of-portsmouth/ |archive-date=2016-03-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> At the time of his appointment Egan was serving as the [[Vicar General]] of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Shrewsbury|Diocese of Shrewsbury]]. His episcopal consecration took place at [[Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Portsmouth|St John’s Cathedral]], [[Portsmouth]] on 24 September 2012, the feast of [[Our Lady of Walsingham]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-19691714 |title=BBC News - Fr Philip Egan ordained as Bishop of Portsmouth |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2012-09-24 |accessdate=2013-03-25}}</ref>

Egan takes a conservative stance on social issues such as [[LGBT rights in the United Kingdom|LGBT rights]] and [[Abortion in the United Kingdom|abortion]]. In a 2014 interview, he generated controversy for his views that MPs who voted for [[Same-sex marriage in the United Kingdom|same-sex marriage]] should be banned from receiving communion.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2014-03-21|title=Bishop of Portsmouth: Catholic MPs who voted for equal marriage should be banned from communion|url=https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/03/21/bishop-portsmouth-catholic-mps-voted-equal-marriage-banned-communion/|access-date=2021-09-22|website=PinkNews |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=MP told he has 'excommunicated himself' for backing gay marriage|url=https://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/571/mp-told-he-has-excommunicated-himself-for-backing-gay-marriage|access-date=2021-09-22|website=The Tablet|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=Gay marriage: Egan's collision course with politicians|url=https://www.thetablet.co.uk/blogs/1/346/gay-marriage-egan-s-collision-course-with-politicians|access-date=2021-09-22|website=The Tablet|language=en}}</ref>


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The Right Reverend

Philip Egan
Bishop of Portsmouth
Egan in 2013
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ProvinceSouthwark
DiocesePortsmouth
SeePortsmouth, England
Appointed11 July 2012
Installed24 September 2012
PredecessorCrispian Hollis
Orders
Ordination4 August 1984
by Joseph Gray
Consecration24 September 2012
by Crispian Hollis
Personal details
Born (1955-11-14) 14 November 1955 (age 69)
Altrincham, Cheshire, England
NationalityBritish
DenominationRoman Catholic
Alma mater
Mottoin corde Jesu
Coat of armsPhilip Egan's coat of arms

Philip Anthony Egan (born 14 November 1955) is an English Catholic prelate who has served as the eighth Bishop of Portsmouth since 2012.

Early life

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Egan was born in Altrincham, a suburb of Manchester. He was educated at St Ambrose College, a boys' grammar school in his local town, and then studied classics at King's College London. He completed training for the priesthood at Allen Hall Seminary, Westminster, and at the Venerable English College in Rome. He was awarded his Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL) from the Pontifical Gregorian University. Subsequently, he gained a doctorate in theology (PhD) from the University of Birmingham.

Priesthood

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On 4 August 1984, he was ordained to the priesthood for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Shrewsbury. From 1984 to 1988, Egan served as parochial vicar at St Anthony's, Woodehouse Park, Manchester. From 1988 to 1991, he served as an assistant chaplain at the University of Cambridge. From 1991 to 1994, he served as parish vicar and chaplain at Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral. From 1994 to 1995, he completed theological studies at Boston College in the United States, and then served as a professor of fundamental theology and dean of studies at Oscott College seminary in Birmingham until 2007. In 2007-2008, he was a post-doctoral fellow at Boston College's Lonergan Institute. In 2008, Egan became parish priest of Our Lady and St Christopher's in Stockport. In 2010, he was named to his previous post as Vicar General of the Diocese of Shrewsbury.[1]

Episcopate

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On 11 July 2012, Egan's appointment as the eighth Bishop of Portsmouth was announced in an official press release from the Vatican Information Service (VIS), an arm of the Holy See Press Office.[2][3] At the time of his appointment Egan was serving as the Vicar General of the Diocese of Shrewsbury. His episcopal consecration took place at St John’s Cathedral, Portsmouth on 24 September 2012, the feast of Our Lady of Walsingham.[4]

Egan takes a conservative stance on social issues such as LGBT rights and abortion. In a 2014 interview, he generated controversy for his views that MPs who voted for same-sex marriage should be banned from receiving communion.[5][6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth". Portsmouthdiocese.org.uk. 12 October 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 22 March 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ Alexander, Fr (11 July 2012). "Shrewsbury vicar general appointed as Bishop of Portsmouth". CatholicHerald.co.uk. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  4. ^ "BBC News - Fr Philip Egan ordained as Bishop of Portsmouth". Bbc.co.uk. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Bishop of Portsmouth: Catholic MPs who voted for equal marriage should be banned from communion". PinkNews. 21 March 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  6. ^ "MP told he has 'excommunicated himself' for backing gay marriage". The Tablet. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Gay marriage: Egan's collision course with politicians". The Tablet. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
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Preceded by Bishop of Portsmouth
2012–present 		Incumbent
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