José Antonio McLoughlin

José Antonio McLoughlin (born May 21, 1969) is the seventh and current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, United States. After studies at Virginia Theological Seminary, he was ordained to the diaconate and priesthood in 2005.

The Right Reverend

José Antonio McLoughlin
Bishop of Western North Carolina
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseWestern North Carolina
ElectedJune 25, 2016
In office2016–present
PredecessorG. Porter Taylor
Orders
Ordination2005
ConsecrationOctober 1, 2016
by Michael Curry
Personal details
Born (1969-05-21) May 21, 1969
San Juan, Puerto Rico
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsWilliam Alexander McLoughlin & Caridad Navarrete
SpouseLaurel
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Central Florida

He was elected bishop on June 25, 2016, at special electing convention of the diocese at Trinity Church in Asheville. On October 1, 2016, Bishop McLoughlin was consecrated bishop by The Most Reverend Michael Curry (bishop), 27th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, becoming the first bishop in Western North Carolina of Hispanic descent. The consecration was conducted at the Kimmel Arena located on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Asheville.

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