[1] An Anglo-Catholic, he was rector general of the Society of Catholic Priests from 2005 to 2008 and chair of Affirming Catholicism from 2008 to 2012 Clark was born in 1961.

He studied English literature at Exeter University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1983.

[3] After a curacy at Stanwix[4] he was a chaplain at Bristol University then Director of Studies of the Southern Theological Education and Training Scheme.

From 1997 to 2002 he was a chaplain at the University of North London and then the rector of Stoke Newington until his episcopal appointment.

[5] On 21 March 2012, Clark was consecrated a bishop at Southwark Cathedral by Rowan Williams.