Sarah Mullally
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About
Anglican bishop who was named the first female Archbishop of Canterbury to lead the Church of England in October 2025. She was ordained a priest in 2002 and began her ministry in the diocese of Southwark. She is a feminist, has supported the observance of LGBT+ history month, has condemned sexual abuse scandals, and has spoken against antisemitism.
Before fame
She was trained in clinical nursing at St Thomas' Hospital. In 1999 she became chief nursing officer and director of patient experience for the English National Health Service.
Trivia
She was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2005. She served in various London churches, and in 2012 became a canon of Salisbury Cathedral.
Family life
In 1987, she married Eamonn Mullally. They have two children. Her parents are Michael and Ann Bowser. She has two sisters and one brother.
Associated with
In February 2026, she met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.
