Bishops' Office

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.

The bishops and their office staff

Click on the individual's entry to obtain further contact information.


Michael Beasley

Contact details and more about the Right Revd Michael Beasley, Bishop of Bath and Wells


Ruth Worsley

Bishop Ruth is currently seconded to the Diocese of Coventry.

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Kate Scott

Bishops' Chaplain, Adviser and Office Manager


Paula Denyer

Bishops' Personal Assistant for Diary and Finance


Penny Gibbs

Bishops' Welcome, Administration and Volunteers PA


Andrea Howlett

Bishops' Personal Assistant for Correspondence

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