The Diocese of St Albans is delighted to welcome the appointment of The Right Reverend Dr Andrew Paul Rumsey as the next Bishop of St Albans. The nomination, approved by His Majesty the King, was announced by 10 Downing Street at 10am on Thursday 19 March. Bishop Andrew was previously the Suffragan Bishop of Ramsbury in the Diocese of Salisbury.
- Read the full announcement from 19 March 2026 here.
- Read the news story following Bishop Andrew’s Confirmation of Election on Tuesday 9 June here.
This timeline takes you through the process, from the retirement of Bishop Alan in May 2025, up until the installation of Bishop Andrew later on this year.
