The Diocese of Bristol is the Church of England across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Wiltshire and Swindon. There are 30,000 people worshipping regularly in more than 200 churches, led by hundreds of clergy serving within seven deaneries. Around 15,000 children and young people attend our 72 church schools, while chaplains serve in institutions across our region.
Our bishops lead and oversee the Church in the Diocese of Bristol.
The Rt Revd Neil Warwick, is the 3rd Bishop of Swindon and was installed in November 2023, after serving as Archdeacon of Bristol within the Diocese. Since the retirement of the Rt Revd Vivienne Faull in September 2025, he has been serving as acting Bishop of Bristol, a position he will hold until the consecration of the next Bishop of Bristol.
We are in the midst of delivering our vision, mission and values, through Transforming Church. Together. As part of the Church of England, we are participating in the Renewal and Reform Programme in a variety of ways.