The Bishop of Ely is the senior spiritual leader of the Diocese of Ely, providing oversight, guidance, and pastoral support to clergy, parishes, and church communities across Cambridgeshire, West Norfolk, and parts of Peterborough.
As a key figure in the Church of England, the Bishop contributes to national church leadership and works in partnership with civic, educational, and ecumenical bodies to promote the mission of the Church in public life.
Bishop Sarah Clark
Announcement
On 27 January 2026 we were delighted to share the announcement from Downing Street that His Majesty the King has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Sarah Clark, Acting Bishop of Durham and Suffragan Bishop of Jarrow in the Diocese of Durham, for election as Bishop of Ely.
Throughout the 27 January (2026), Bishop Sarah travelled across our Diocese, visiting schools, churches, businesses and community groups, meeting clergy, lay ministers and diocesan staff - listening to local stories and seeing at first-hand the breadth of ministry and mission taking place.
Election of the Right Reverend Sarah Clark as the Bishop of Ely
On 2 March 2026, the College of Canons gathered in Ely Cathedral to elect the Right Reverend Sarah Clark as the next Bishop of Ely, following her nomination by the Crown.
Confirmation of Election of the Right Reverend Sarah Clark as the Bishop of Ely
On 17 April 2026, Bishop Sarah legally became the next Bishop of Ely, in a confirmation of election ceremony at St Mary le Bow Church.
Installation of the Right Reverend Sarah Clark as the next Bishop of Ely
Bishop Sarah will be welcomed and installed at Ely Cathedral on Sunday 21 June 2026. Further details about this service will be shared as soon as they are available.
Please pray for Bishop Sarah
We praise and thank you, God of the journey, for all your gifts to us in the past.
We look to you as fellow traveller and faithful companion on the way ahead.
Strengthen, bless and guide Bishop Sarah by your Holy Spirit
as she prepares for this calling
that with her we may serve you
as generous and visible people of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Contacting the Bishop of Ely
The Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter served as Acting Bishop of Ely from May 2023 - April 2026.