# Sarah Plowman > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sarah_Plowman > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sarah_Plowman.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Plowman > Source revision: 1338722644 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Sarah Plowman** is an Australian Anglican bishop. Since 2024 she has been assistant bishop in the [Anglican Diocese of Brisbane](/source/Anglican_Diocese_of_Brisbane), where she has responsibility for parishes in the northern region. ## Early life and education Sarah Plowman was born and raised on the Sunshine Coast in South‑East Queensland. She attended [St Margaret's Anglican Girls' School](/source/St_Margaret's_Anglican_Girls'_School), graduating in 1990.[1] Plowman studied at [St Francis Theological College](/source/St_Francis_Theological_College) in Milton.[2] Plowman pursued tertiary studies in science and education and graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physics) from [QUT](/source/Queensland_University_of_Technology) and a Graduate Diploma of Education from the same institution, and a Bachelor of Theology from [Charles Sturt University](/source/Charles_Sturt_University).[3] Plowman's early academic work included a deep appreciation for the natural world, which she later linked to a vocational call into ministry.[1] ## Ordination and early clerical career Plowman was ordained [deacon](/source/Deacon) in 2004 and [priest](/source/Priest) in 2005, becoming the second woman bishop for the [Anglican Church Southern Queensland](/source/Anglican_Church_Southern_Queensland).[4][5] After her ordination she worked as a physics and mathematics teacher, a role she held before answering a “vocational call into youth ministry”.[3] Plowman subsequently served in parish youth‑ministry positions and held broader Diocesan youth‑ministry roles, gaining experience in pastoral care, program development and leadership. During this period she continued teaching, returning to schools after periods of diocesan service.[3] In 2022 Plowman was appointed diocesan director of ordinands and vocations (DDOV), a senior administrative role overseeing the preparation and placement of candidates for ordained ministry within the diocese. [3] Since her ordination Plowman has served in the following positions: - Chaplain, [All Saints Anglican School](/source/All_Saints_Anglican_School) 2004-06;[3] - PTO Wynnum 2006-08; - Associate Chaplain, [Anglican Church Grammar School](/source/Anglican_Church_Grammar_School) 2008-09;[5] - Chaplain, [Cannon Hill Anglican College](/source/Cannon_Hill_Anglican_College) 2009-19;[5] - Honorary Canon, [St John's Cathedral](/source/St_John's_Cathedral_(Brisbane)) 2014-18;[5] - Residentiary Canon, [St John's Cathedral](/source/St_John's_Cathedral_(Brisbane)) 2018-20;[5] - Mission Chaplain — Director of Ordinands and Vocations 2020-21;[3] - Mission Chaplain, Director of Discernment and Formation from September 2021;[3] and - Honorary Canon, [St John's Cathedral](/source/St_John's_Cathedral_(Brisbane)) from 2021.;[5] ## Appointment as assistant bishop On 21 June 2024 Plowman was consecrated as an assistant bishop with responsibility for the Northern Region of the [Anglican Diocese of Brisbane](/source/Anglican_Diocese_of_Brisbane). The Northern Region covers the northern part of the diocese, extending north to Bundaberg and out west to Gayndah. The ceremony took place at [St John's Cathedral](/source/St_John's_Cathedral_(Brisbane)) in Brisbane, attended by more than 700 people from across Australia.[2] Archbishop [Jeremy Greaves](/source/Jeremy_Greaves) announced the appointment, stating that he was “pleased to announce that the Reverend Canon Sarah Plowman has accepted my invitation to be an Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Brisbane and to serve as Bishop for the Northern Region” .[6] The event was marked by Rev Kaye Pitman’s sermon and the ringing of cathedral bells.[4] ## Personal life Plowman is married to Darius Cartwright with whom she is raising four teenage daughters.[7][8] ## References 1. ["Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Brisbane – Sarah Plowman ('90)"](https://paststudents.stmargarets.qld.edu.au/news/past-student-news/106/106-Assistant-Bishop-in-the-Diocese-of-Brisbane-Sarah-Plowman-). *St Margaret's Old Girls' Network*. 2024-08-07. Retrieved 2026-02-03. 1. Release, Press (2024-07-06). ["Mother of four consecrated as new Anglican bishop for Southern Queensland"](https://anglican.ink/2024/07/06/mother-of-four-consecrated-as-new-anglican-bishop-for-southern-queensland/). *Anglican Ink © 2026*. Retrieved 2026-02-03. 1. ["Bishop Sarah Plowman - St Margaret's"](https://www.stmargarets.qld.edu.au/community/st-margaret-s-notables/bishop-sarah-plowman). *www.stmargarets.qld.edu.au*. Retrieved 2026-02-03. 1. Reynolds, Shane St. ["Celebrating the Consecration of Sarah Plowman as Bishop"](https://www.thegoodnewsblog.org/2024/06/celebrating-consecration-of-sarah.html). *TheGoodNewsBlog.org - Progressive Christianity*. Retrieved 2026-02-03. 1. ["Appointment of Assistant Bishop"](https://anglicanfocus.org.au/2024/04/09/appointment-of-assistant-bishop/). Retrieved 2026-02-03. 1. Online, Holy Hermits. ["Our New Assistant Bishop!"](https://www.holyhermits.com.au/news/our-new-assistant-bishop). *Holy Hermits Online*. Retrieved 2026-02-03. 1. Release, Media (2024-07-04). ["Mother of four consecrated as new Anglican bishop for Southern Queensland - Westender"](https://westender.com.au/mother-of-four-consecrated-as-new-anglican-bishop-for-southern-queensland/). Retrieved 2026-02-03. 1. ["Episcopal Church in the Philippines visit: highlights, insights and inspirations"](https://anglicanfocus.org.au/2025/05/17/episcopal-church-in-the-philippines-visit-highlights-insights-and-inspirations/). Retrieved 2026-02-03. --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Sarah Plowman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Plowman) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Plowman?action=history)). 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