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The Rt Revd Stephen Lake
Stepped back as 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
Acting Bishop of Salisbury and 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
On sabbatical
Bishop Andrew is soon to be the Bishop of St Albans.
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
Revd Helen Bailey
Dean of Women's ministry
In May 2025, Revd Helen Bailey, vicar of St John’s Church in Broadstone, was appointed Dean of Women’s Ministry for the Diocese of Salisbury. This role offers advocacy for and support, of women clergy. It is recognised at national level that there are still matters relating to women’s ordained ministry which need to be heard and addressed. Helen’s remit includes meeting with and advising Bishop’s staff once a year on matters which inhibit the flourishing of women clergy as well as meeting with women clergy and understanding their needs.
She is available to all women in ordained ministry for support, encouragement and advice, and hopes to enable both peer-group networking and opportunities for mentor support where requested.
