New Bishop of Buckingham announced

Reverend Canon David Bull has lived in Buckinghamshire for 13 years

A new Bishop of Buckingham has been approved by the King according to Downing Street.

Reverend Canon David Bull will take on the role having previously served as Team Rector of Great Marlow with Marlow Bottom, Little Marlow and Bisham since 2012.

His appointment follows the unexpected death of the Right Reverend Dr Alan Wilson in February, who had served in the role for more than 20 years.

Bishop Bull said: "It is an exciting prospect to serve Buckinghamshire as Bishop in the coming years. My family have made it our home for the past 13 years and so we have already come to love many of the communities, schools and churches here."

The previous bishop, the Right Reverend Dr Alan Wilson, died suddenly in February

Following his announcement the newly appointed See of Buckingham visited St Mary’s Church Princes Risborough and Waddesdon School.

He will be consecrated at a special service in spring 2025.

Bull was was educated at Worcester College Oxford and trained for ministry at Wycliffe Hall in the city.

In 2009 he was ordained priest and was appointed Area Dean of Wycombe in 2016.

The new bishop said: "I eagerly look forward to discovering what the Lord has in store for us all and invite the people of Buckinghamshire to join me in praying for God's kingdom to come as we follow Jesus together."