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The Rt Revd Stephen Lake
Bishop of Salisbury
The Rt Revd Stephen Lake was consecrated as the 79th Bishop of Salisbury during a service at Southwark Cathedral in April 2022 and inauguratated 19 June 2022 at Salisbury Cathedral. Bishop Stephen is leading the diocese in the 10 year vision to 'Make Jesus Known'.
The Rt Revd Karen Gorham
Bishop of Sherborne
As Bishop of Sherborne, Bishop Karen oversees the work in Dorset and supports the diocesan Bishop of Salisbury. Bishop Karen is also patron of a number of local charities: Routes to Roots homeless charity, the Sherborne Abbey Festival, and the Dorset Community Foundation.
The Rt Revd Andrew Rumsey
Bishop of Ramsbury
The Bishop of Ramsbury is responsible for the Wiltshire parts of the Diocese of Salisbury (plus one parish in Dorset and four in Hampshire). As well as being an author, he is also a musician with a longstanding interest in song writing.
The Very Revd Nicholas Papadopulos
Dean of Salisbury
As Dean and senior priest, he shares responsibility with the Bishop and members of Cathedral staff in the oversight of the diocese. Prior to ordination he worked for seven years as a barrister specializing in criminal law, both defending and prosecuting.
The Ven Penny Sayer
Archdeacon of Sherborne
Penny was appointed Archdeacon of Sherborne in 2018 and has a heart for mission, social justice and The Church. Before ordination, she was a research historian who went on to train at the South East Institute for Theological Education, Canterbury.
The Ven Louise Ellis
Archdeacon of Wilts
The Ven Louise Ellis was appointed Archdeacon of Wilts in March 2025, following her role as priest at Holy Angels Lilliput in Dorset, and the diocesan vocations coordinator.
The Very Revd Michael R Keirle
Dean of Jersey
Dean Michael was appointed as the Dean of Jersey and Rector of the Parish Church of St Helier in 2017. He worked in Agricultural Research, prior to Ordination Training at Trinity Theological College, Bristol. Mike has links with Africa and is a Trustee of a UK Charity based in Kenya.
The Very Revd Tim R Barker
Dean of Guernsey
As Dean, Tim is the Bishop’s Commissary in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, where as senior priest, he leads the Church in its ministry and mission, and its engagement with civic and public life, in Alderney, Guernsey and Sark.
Revd Canon Andy Perry
Dean of Church Growth and Leadership
