Bishops Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/cbcew/bishops/ England and Wales Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:04:49 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/09/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1-32x32.png Bishops Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/cbcew/bishops/ 32 32 174395915 Pope Leo appoints Archbishop Richard Moth Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Northampton https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-leo-appoints-archbishop-richard-moth-apostolic-administrator-of-the-diocese-of-northampton/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-leo-appoints-archbishop-richard-moth-apostolic-administrator-of-the-diocese-of-northampton/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:04:42 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=118771 His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Richard Moth as Apostolic Administrator sede plena et ad nutum Sanctæ Sedis of the Diocese of Northampton. This is a temporary role, by which the Holy See ensures that the pastoral governance of a diocese will continue, when it is not possible for a diocesan Bishop to […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-leo-appoints-archbishop-richard-moth-apostolic-administrator-of-the-diocese-of-northampton/feed/ 0 118771 Archbishop Moth prioritises mission in post-plenary press conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-moth-prioritises-mission-in-post-plenary-press-conference/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-moth-prioritises-mission-in-post-plenary-press-conference/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 09:48:27 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=117050 On 29 April, Archbishop Richard Moth, Archbishop of Westminster, led his first press conference as the new President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. The press conference took place to share information and news from the recent plenary meeting of the bishops of England and Wales. The Bishops held a one-day plenary […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-moth-prioritises-mission-in-post-plenary-press-conference/feed/ 0 117050 Archbishop Moth reflects on episcopal unity and service in homily at plenary meeting in Rome https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-moth-reflects-on-episcopal-unity-and-service-in-homily-at-plenary-meeting-in-rome/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-moth-reflects-on-episcopal-unity-and-service-in-homily-at-plenary-meeting-in-rome/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:24:52 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=116794 On Wednesday 23 April, the bishops of England and Wales gathered in St Peter’s Basilica to celebrate the Holy Mass as part of their Spring Plenary meeting, which took place at the English College’s Convento Palazzola just outside Rome. The Mass was presided at by Cardinal Arthur Roche, Prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-moth-reflects-on-episcopal-unity-and-service-in-homily-at-plenary-meeting-in-rome/feed/ 0 116794 New President elected for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales https://www.cbcew.org.uk/new-president-elected-for-the-catholic-bishops-conference-of-england-and-wales/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/new-president-elected-for-the-catholic-bishops-conference-of-england-and-wales/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:46:32 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=116813 The Bishops of England and Wales have elected Archbishop Richard Moth, Archbishop of Westminster, as President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. He succeeds Cardinal Vincent Nichols, his predecessor in Westminster, who served as President from April 2009. Archbishop Moth said: “It’s a real privilege to be in this position and I […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/new-president-elected-for-the-catholic-bishops-conference-of-england-and-wales/feed/ 0 116813 New President elected for the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales https://www.cbcew.org.uk/plenary-resolution-apr-26-bishops-conference-president-elected/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:21:15 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=116808 The Bishops of England and Wales have elected Archbishop Richard Moth, Archbishop of Westminster, as President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. He succeeds Cardinal Vincent Nichols, his predecessor in Westminster, who served as President from April 2009. Archbishop Moth said: “It’s a real privilege to be in this position and I […]

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]]> 116808 Spring Plenary 2026 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/spring-plenary-2026/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:48 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=116795 The post Spring Plenary 2026 appeared first on Catholic Bishops' Conference.

]]> 116795 Plenary Statement – Peace https://www.cbcew.org.uk/plenary-resolution-apr-26-peace-statement/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:50:42 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=116798 “We stand in solidarity with the Holy Father in his sustained witness and unshakeable commitment to the Gospel of Peace. “We embrace our responsibility to act as bridge-builders and peacemakers and call upon the faithful, whom we serve in the dioceses of England and Wales, to join us in redoubling our prayers and advocacy for […]

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]]> 116798 Bishops invite all people to work for peace and justice and ask Catholics to join them in ‘redoubling’ prayers https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bishops-invite-all-people-to-work-for-peace-and-justice-and-ask-catholics-to-join-them-in-redoubling-prayers/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bishops-invite-all-people-to-work-for-peace-and-justice-and-ask-catholics-to-join-them-in-redoubling-prayers/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:58:00 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=116788 The Catholic Bishops of England and Wales met at the English College’s Convento Palazzola just outside Rome from 18-23 April for a one-day plenary assembly and week-long ongoing formation as Pope Leo XIV followed his Apostolic Journey through Africa to its conclusion. They issued this statement as a sign of solidarity with the Holy Father, […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bishops-invite-all-people-to-work-for-peace-and-justice-and-ask-catholics-to-join-them-in-redoubling-prayers/feed/ 0 116788 Pope Leo appoints Bishop Marcus Stock Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Hallam https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-leo-appoints-bishop-marcus-stock-apostolic-administrator-of-the-diocese-of-hallam/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-leo-appoints-bishop-marcus-stock-apostolic-administrator-of-the-diocese-of-hallam/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:02:30 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=115922 Following the resignation of the Right Reverend Ralph Heskett C.Ss.R. as Bishop of Hallam, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Marcus Stock as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Hallam. This appointment is in addition to his office as Bishop of Leeds and additional responsibilities as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-leo-appoints-bishop-marcus-stock-apostolic-administrator-of-the-diocese-of-hallam/feed/ 0 115922 Archbishop Richard Moth Installed the Twelfth Archbishop of Westminster https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-richard-moth-installed-the-twelfth-archbishop-of-westminster/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/archbishop-richard-moth-installed-the-twelfth-archbishop-of-westminster/#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:28:44 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=115089 The Most Reverend Richard Moth was today installed as the Twelfth Archbishop of Westminster during a Mass of Installation at Westminster Cathedral at 12 noon on Saturday, 14 February 2026. The Mass of Installation followed a Service of Solemn Vespers held in the Cathedral on Friday evening, attended by clergy, religious, and representatives of schools, […]

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