Bishops and Episcopal Areas

The Bishop of Oxford leads the Church of England in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, and is the most senior appointment in the Diocese. The Bishop of Oxford is expected to have a wide-ranging role across the Thames Valley area as well as national responsibilities. As Diocesan Bishop, he is responsible for the entire Diocese, and has particular responsibility for Oxford and Cowley deaneries.

He is supported by three area bishops:

The Bishop of Dorchester, the Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, is responsible for the remainder of the Oxford Archdeaconry;

The Bishop of Reading, The Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, is responsible for the Archdeaconry of Berkshire;

The Bishop of Buckingham, the Rt Revd Alan Wilson, is responsible for the Archdeaconry of Buckingham.

Each area bishop is supported by an archdeacon.

See Also
Archdeaconries and Deaneries