Bishop of Oxford

The Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft

The Bishop of Oxford is the diocesan or most senior bishop, responsible for oversight of the whole diocese. In addition to his diocesan and national responsibilities, the Bishop of Oxford has pastoral care of the two deaneries of Oxford and Cowley, which cover the city of Oxford, right in the heart of the diocese. Steven was consecrated Bishop of Sheffield in 2009 and translated to Oxford in 2016.

You can contact Bishop Steven by email or via his EA Marian Green on 01865 208 222. For media enquiries and interview requests, please contact Rebekah Sharrock. High-resolution images of Bishop Steven are available for media use.

Find out more about the Oxford area

Ad Clerum

Links to letters from Bishop Steven to his clergy and church officers.

Biography

Biography of the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford.

Bishops of Oxford since 1542

A list of every Bishop of Oxford from 1542 to present day.

The Bishop of Oxford’s Outreach Fund

Supporting the mission of the Church worldwide.

Deanery visits

The bishop visited every deanery in the diocese in 2022.

Leaders gather to unite against hate and call for compassion

Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders Unite Against Rising Hate and Call for Compassion Across Communities. The Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders Group has issued a joint statement of solidarity in response to recent hate incidents across the UK, including the attack on the Manchester Synagogue and the targeting of mosques in Peacehaven, Brighton, and other areas.

Altar egos – what pastimes do our priests have outside of the church?

Priest and part-time actor the Revd Sorrel Shamel-Wood found herself taking on a very familiar role recently as she portrayed a vicar in a recent epsidoe of Eastenders.

Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders condemn mosque crime

The Oxfordshire Civic, Community and Faith Leaders group today issued a united statement condemning the crime perpetrated against the Central Oxford Mosque.