The Bishop of Sherwood is an episcopal title used by a suffragan bishop of the Church of England Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, in the Province of York, England.
History The title takes its name after the royal forest of Sherwood in Nottinghamshire; the See was erected under the Suffragans Nomination Act 1888 by Order in Council dated 18 May 1965.
List of bishops Bishops of Sherwood From Until Incumbent Notes 1965 1975 Kenneth Thompson 1975 1988 Dick Darby 1989 2004 Alan Morgan 2006 2020 Tony Porter Also acting diocesan bishop, 20 January9 April 2014;Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham – Bishops (Archived, 2 January 2014) (Accessed 10 April 2014)Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham – Bishop Richard Inwood takes temporary charge (Accessed 10 April 2014) retired 22 March 2020. 2020 present Andy Emerton Announced 11 March 2020; consecration scheduled for 21 May (postponed); licensed as "Bishop of Sherwood (designate)" on 1 July; and consecrated 21 September Source(s):
References
External links Crockford's Clerical Directory - Listings