History of Rob Wright (bishop) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 15, 2026

Robert Christopher "Rob" Wright is the current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, a position he has held since October 2012. Notably, he is the first African American to be elected as bishop of the diocese. His tenure is marked by his leadership within the Episcopal Church.

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February 3, 1964: Birth of Robert Christopher Wright

On February 3, 1964, Robert Christopher Wright was born.

1991: Graduation from Howard University

In 1991, Wright graduated from Howard University with a degree in History and Political Science.

1998: Ordained as a Deacon

In 1998, Wright was ordained as a Deacon.

February 13, 1999: Ordained as a Priest

On February 13, 1999, Wright was ordained as a priest by Jane Dixon, the Suffragan Bishop of Washington.

2000: Chaplain of the Cathedral School

Between 1998 and 2000, Wright served as chaplain of the Cathedral School in New York City.

2002: Rector of St Paul's Episcopal Church

In 2002, Wright moved to Atlanta, Georgia, and became the Rector of St Paul's Episcopal Church.

June 2, 2012: Elected Bishop of Atlanta

On June 2, 2012, Wright was elected Bishop of Atlanta.

October 13, 2012: Consecrated Bishop of Atlanta

On October 13, 2012, Wright was consecrated as Bishop of Atlanta in the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori.

October 2012: Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta

In October 2012, Robert Wright became the tenth and current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, marking him as the first African American to hold this position.