His work was instrumental in establishing the Anglican Church's presence in the Indian Ocean and East Africa, paving the way for future dioceses in the region.

After returning to England, he was educated at Gosport before entering Magdalen Hall, Oxford (now Hertford College), in 1838.

[4] Ryan arrived in Mauritius on 12 June 1855, where he found an Anglican community with limited resources and infrastructure.

Ryan also focused on education, promoting the establishment of schools across the diocese and advocating for the inclusion of the local Hindu population.

In 1862, Ryan visited Madagascar with a British special commissioner aboard HMS Gorgon to explore the possibility of establishing a new mission there.

Although his health deteriorated during the visit, forcing his return to Mauritius, his efforts highlighted the strategic importance of the region for Anglican expansion.

[1] While Ryan did not directly establish dioceses in East Africa, his work in Mauritius and advocacy for missionary expansion laid the foundation for future developments.

In 1880, Ryan became vicar of St. Peter’s, Bournemouth, and the following year, rector of Middleham, North Yorkshire.