Bishop of Carlisle
Bishop of Carlisle | |
|---|---|
| Bishopric | |
| anglican | |
Coat of arms | |
| Incumbent: Rob Saner-Haigh | |
| Location | |
| Ecclesiastical province | York |
| Residence | Bishop's House, Keswick (since 2009) Rose Castle, Dalston (until 2009) |
| Information | |
| First holder | Æthelwold |
| Established | 1133 |
| Diocese | Carlisle |
| Cathedral | Carlisle Cathedral |
The Bishop of Carlisle is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Carlisle in the Province of York.
The diocese covers the county of Cumbria except for Alston Moor and the former Sedbergh Rural District. The see is in the city of Carlisle where the seat is located at the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity which was a collegiate church until elevated to cathedral status in 1133.
The diocese was created in 1133 by Henry I out of part of the Diocese of Durham. It was extended in 1856 taking over part of the Diocese of Chester. The residence of the bishop was Rose Castle, Dalston, until 2009. The bishop now resides at Bishop's House, Keswick.
The current bishop is Rob Saner-Haigh, who was translated from Penrith on 1 September 2025 — the confirmation of his election.