An extensive public consultation took place which included people who live and work across our diocese.
The Diocese of Canterbury Vacancy in See Committee finalised the Statement of Needs and elected three representatives to the Crown Nominations Commission from its members.
The Crown Nominations Commission nominated the name of the preferred candidate to the Prime Minister, who submitted the name to The King for approval. The appointment of Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury Designate was announced by 10 Downing Street at 10am on Friday 3 October 2025.
Once the dates for the Confirmation of Election and the Installation Service are announced, they will be published here.