Christopher Budd (bishop)
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| Intro | Catholic bishop | |
| is | Priest | |
| Work field | Religion | |
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| Religion: | Roman catholic church | |
| Birth | 27 May 1937 | |
| Age | 87 years | |
| Star sign | Gemini |
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Hugh Christopher Budd (usually known as Christopher Budd; b. 27 May 1937) is a British Roman Catholic prelate and the 8th Bishop of Plymouth.
Born in Romford, Essex, United Kingdom, he was ordained a priest on 8 July 1962 before being elevated to the episcopacy as Bishop of Plymouth on 19 November 1985.
His successor, Mark O'Toole, was appointed on 9 November 2013 by Pope Francis.