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Ely Welcomes First Female Bishop in Historic Service
23 Jun
Summary
- Right Reverend Sarah Clark is the first permanent female Bishop of Ely.
- Her installation service occurred recently at Ely Cathedral.
- She will lead the Diocese covering parts of Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.
A significant milestone was reached at Ely Cathedral with the installation of the Right Reverend Sarah Clark as the first permanent female Bishop of Ely. This historic appointment, approved by King Charles III earlier this year, marks the beginning of Clark's public ministry within the Diocese of Ely.
During a special service on Sunday, Clark expressed her profound joy and confirmed her belief that she is 'meant to be' in this role. She looks forward to the future of the diocese and expressed gratitude for the memorable occasion.
The Diocese of Ely, which Clark will now lead, covers a broad geographical area. This includes most of Cambridgeshire, southern parts of Peterborough along the River Nene, western areas of Norfolk, and a few parishes extending into Essex and Bedfordshire.
Clark succeeds the Right Reverend Stephen Conway, who departed in July 2023 to become Bishop of Lincoln. The Very Reverend Mark Bonney, Dean of Ely, is set to retire on July 31st, concluding his tenure since 2012.
