Bishop Ken Clarke was elected Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh by Electoral College on 13 November, 2000 and was Consecrated in St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh on 25 January, 2001. He was installed in the Cathedral Church of St. Fethlirnidh, Kilmore on 18 February, 2001 and installed in the Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin and St John the Baptist, Sligo on 25 February, 2001.

 

He grew up in Hollywood, County Down and went to the Sullivan Upper School before studying Arts at Trinity College, Dublin. Ordained deacon in 1972, he has served in parishes in Magheralin, Dundonald and Dublin and also in South America. Before becoming Bishop of Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh, he was Rector of St. Patrick's Coleraine and served the whole diocese of Connor by being Archdeacon of Dalriada.

 

He is married to Helen and they have four daughters and four grandchildren. Bishop Ken is a keen sports fan. He enjoys watching rugby and is a passionate Manchester United fan. 

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