Bishops' Office

Bishop of Bath & Wells

The Rt Revd Peter Hancock retired as Bishop of Bath and Wells in May 2021. The process of appointing his successor is underway. You can find out more about the process and how you can get involved on our Appointing a New Bishop page.

Bishop of Taunton, Ruth Worsley

The Rt Revd Ruth Worsley was formally installed as Bishop of Taunton at Wells Cathedral on 3rd October 2015. She works alongside the Bishop of Bath and Wells in Wells.

Our two bishops and their office staff work together from the Bishops’ Office at the historic Bishop’s Palace in Wells.

The support team manage their diaries and correspondence and assist with their pastoral, liturgical, and public ministries in support of the mission of the Church.

The Bishops’ Office is usually open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays. Closed at lunchtime. Postal correspondence can be sent to The Bishops’ Office, The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, BA5 2PD. Telephone: 01749 672341.