Following the translation of the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE to become the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the Diocese of London is currently in a period of transition known as a ‘Vacancy in See’.
Acting Leadership during the Vacancy
During this interim period, the Rt Revd Dr Emma Ineson, Bishop of Kensington, is serving as the Acting Bishop of London.
Bishop Emma oversees the spiritual and pastoral leadership of the Diocese, supported by the London College of Bishops. In addition to her responsibilities as Bishop of Kensington, she is also the Acting Area Bishop for the Two Cities.
The Search for the 135th Bishop of London
The process to appoint the next Bishop of London is a prayerful and consultative journey involving the Diocese, the national Church, and the Crown.
Current Status
Discernment & Consultation the Vacancy in See Committee is currently working on the Statement of Needs. This document, informed by over 1,000 contributions from across our parishes and communities, will outline the unique characteristics of the diocese, its challenges and opportunities, and the qualities, gifts, and experience we would like to see in the next Bishop.
Next Steps
We invite everyone across the Diocese to join the online consultation with the Archbishops’ and Prime Minister’s Appointments Advisers, Stephen Knott and Jonathan Hellewell, from 6pm to 7.30pm on Zoom. Please register using this form; joining details will be sent in advance.
About the Office
The Bishop of London is the diocesan bishop responsible for the Church of England in Greater London north of the Thames and west of the River Lea.
As the third most senior bishop in the Church of England (after the Archbishops of Canterbury and York), the Bishop of London is a member of the House of Lords and a Privy Counsellor. The role involves leading a diverse and global city, overseeing five episcopal areas, and fostering the Diocese’s 2030 Vision for every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ.
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