Darrell Maurice Parker is an Australian Anglican bishop who has served as Bishop of North West Australia (the largest diocese in geographical size in the Anglican Church of Australia, covering approximately a quarter of the

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) since 15 February 2023. Parker grew up in southern New South Wales, and studied at

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. Prior to his consecration as bishop, Parker served for 25 years in the

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, serving in the parishes of Walcha,

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, and the St Mark’s Chapel at the University of New England. His final role prior to being appointed bishop was serving six years as Vicar of

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. He was also appointed Archdeacon of the MacIntyre and New England within the diocese. Parker was consecrated as bishop on 3 February 2023 by Archbishop of Sydney

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, and installed as Bishop of North West Australia on 15 February 2023. Parker is married to Elizabeth and has four children.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Parker, Darrell Anglican bishops of North West Australia Living people Evangelical Anglican bishops 21st-century Anglican bishops in Australia Year of birth missing (living people)