Christopher Budd (bishop)


Early Life and Education

Hugh Christopher Budd PhL STD b. 27 May 1937 is a British Roman Catholic prelate and the 8th Bishop of Plymouth.
Born in Romford, Essex, United Kingdom, he was educated at St Mary's Primary School, Hornchurch and at St Ignatius College, Stamford Hill. Budd was ordained a priest in Rome on 8 July 1962 for service in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brentwood.

Episcopal Ministry

He was appointed as Bishop of Plymouth on 19 November 1985 and received episcopal ordination on 15 January 1986.
His successor, Mark O'Toole, was appointed on 9 November 2013 by Pope Francis.
In retirement he splits his time between Lyme Regis in Dorset and Scilly Isles.