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The Diocese of Peterborough The Diocese of Peterborough, founded in 1541, has 348 parishes and 379 churches covering Northamptonshire, the…
The Diocese of Peterborough
The Diocese of Peterborough, founded in 1541, has 348 parishes and 379 churches covering Northamptonshire, the northern part of Peterborough and the county of Rutland. Peterborough Cathedral is our mother church. With around 200 clergy and a similar number of lay ministers, we serve a population of just under a million people.
Our worshipping community consists of over 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds and around 12,000 people attend a service each Sunday. Almost 20,000 4-18 year olds attend over 100 church schools in the diocese.
The Diocese is led by The Bishop of Peterborough, assisted by the suffragan Bishop of Brixworth. The 39th Bishop of Peterborough is the Right Reverend Debbie Sellin. Bishop Debbie was installed at a service in Peterborough Cathedral on 3 March 2024.
Find out more about Senior Clergy & Staff
The Bishop of Peterborough The 39th Bishop of Peterborough is the Right Reverend Debbie Sellin. Bishop Debbie was installed at…
Find out more about Clergy and Lay Ministers
In the Diocese there are approximately 200 priests who hold the Bishop’s licence.
Find out more about Vision & Strategy
Throughout history our churches have continued to change and to develop so that they can become relevant to their communities.
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Find the latest news and happening in the Diocese of Peterborough
Find out more about Publications
Here you can find links to all diocese publications, and sign up to recieve them.
Find out more about Governance
The Diocese of Peterborough is led by the bishops, but run by various synods, boards and committees. Find out a…
Find out more about Places
The Diocese of Peterborough is made up of two archdeaconries, twelve deaneries and 353 parishes. There are two central offices, a…
Find out more about Diocesan Link with the Korean Church
More information about our friendship with the Church in Seoul.
Find out more about Affiliated Organisations
Organisations active within our Diocesan community