Bishop of Reading

The Bishop of Reading is the Rt Revd Mary Gregory. Mary was consecrated Bishop of Reading in February 2025.

Mary was ordained in 2005, and served her curacies and early incumbencies in the Dioceses of Sheffield and Leicester. Before becoming ordained, she worked in the prison service, including as a governor at Wakefield and Moorland prisons. She studied theology at Cranmer Hall, Durham. Most recently, Mary was Canon for the Arts and Reconciliation at Coventry Cathedral, which has a global reputation for its work on reconciliation.

The Bishop of Reading works closely with the Archdeacon of Reading, the Ven Stephen Pullin, and the associate archdeacon, the Revd Liz Jackson. Other colleagues also provide specialist advice and support in the area of Reading.

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Pipe dream for church fundraising

St Mary’s Church in Thatcham has come up with an unusual way of raising some of the funds needed to restore its 1865 organ. The instrument needs a complete refurbishment to ensure it can be played for generations to come.

Church empowers women to 'Reclaim the Night'

Today, Tuesday 25 November is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. St Mary’s Church in Banbury is bringing the community together to raise awareness of the issue and to be a voice for those affected by gender-based violence.

Bishop Mary speaks against Christian nationalist narrative

Bishop Mary has given her backing to a prayer walk to be held in London tomorrow, where UK Christians will speaking out against the Christian nationalist narrative they say is the antithesis of the values at the heart of their faith.