Bishop of Brixworth
Suffragan bishop in the Church of England
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The Bishop of Brixworth is an episcopal title used by a suffragan bishop of the Church of England Diocese of Peterborough, in the Province of Canterbury, England.[1] The title takes its name after the village of Brixworth in Northamptonshire and has shared responsibility (with the diocesan bishop) over the whole diocese.[2] Following a proposal initiated by Bill Westwood, Bishop of Peterborough in 1985,[3] and with the agreement of the General Synod of the Church of England in July 1987,[4] the See was erected by Queen-in-Council on July 26, 1988.[5]
The role is currently vacant following John Holbrook's retirement on 30 September 2025.[6]
List of Bishops of Brixworth
| Bishops of Brixworth | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| From | Until | Incumbent | Notes |
| 1989 | 2001 | Paul Barber | |
| 2002 | 2010 | Frank White | Translated to be Assistant Bishop of Newcastle |
| 29 June 2011[7][2] | 2025 | John Holbrook | Retired 30 September 2025.[6] |
| Source(s):[1] | |||
