World Council of Churches mourns passing of Peter Timothy Fisher

Posted Apr 2, 2026

[World Council of Churches] The World Council of Churches is mourning the death of the Rev. Peter Timothy Fisher and extends condolences to his loved ones and to the many people his life and service touched.

Fisher was a Church of England priest known for his pastoral leadership and contributions to Anglican-Roman Catholic ecumenical dialogue through the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission.

He served as the minute-taker for the World Council of Churches’ Faith and Order Commission, and notably as principal of Queen’s College Birmingham, where he led training in ecumenical theology to future ministers. He also served in parish ministry, often preaching on themes of faith, stewardship and salvation.

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