Vacancy In See
The leadership of the diocese is now with the Rt Revd Hugh Nelson, Bishop of St Germans. Bishop Hugh is acting diocesan bishop until a new appointment is made, a process which is likely to take until early 2025.
During the Vacancy in See the life of the diocese continues, Bishop Hugh has all the legal powers of the diocesan bishop and we continue to implement the plans that have been approved by deanery synods, the Bishop’s Diocesan Council, and Diocesan Synod.
Please keep Bishop Hugh in your prayers.
Work to appoint a new bishop
The work to find a new bishop is now well underway.
The Vacancy in See Committee is made up of diocesan members mostly elected from parishes and deaneries, this committee, using feedback from a public consultation and meetings with key partners and stakeholders, created a “Statement of Needs” that describes the diocese and what we need from a new bishop. The Crown Nominations Commission or CNC, has some local members and some national representatives. The CNC will look at longlists, shortlists, and then interview candidates before making a recommendation to the Prime Minister and the King for approval.
Key dates
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023: Bishop Philip lays down the Truro crozier in the cathedral, the leadership of the diocese passes to Bishop Hugh.
NOVEMBER 9, 2023: First meeting of the Vacancy in See Committee. The Committee will begin work and consultation on what should go into the Statement of Needs.
FEBRUARY 2024: Formal consultations with the Archbishops’ and Crown Appointments Secretaries, including a public consultation by Zoom on February 6, 2024.
FEBRUARY 22, 2024: Final meeting of the Vacancy in See Committee, the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) picks up the reins.
SEPTEMBER 2024: CNC shortlisting.
OCTOBER 2024: CNC interviews.
JANUARY 2025: Likely date for announcement.
EASTER 2025: Likely time for diocesan welcome of new Bishop of Truro.
Once the Vacancy in See Committee begins its work more information will appear here, including information about members and how they will consult with the wider diocesan family
