27/11/2024
Mary was ordained in 2005, and served her curacies and early incumbencies in the Dioceses of Sheffield and Leicester. Before becoming ordained she worked in the prison service, including as a governor at Wakefield and Moorland prisons. She studied theology at Cranmer Hall, Durham. Mary is currently Canon for the Arts and Reconciliation at Coventry Cathedral, which has a global reputation for its work on reconciliation.
Responding to today's announcement, Mary said; "It is a real privilege and a great joy to be joining the Diocese of Oxford as the Bishop of Reading.
"I’m looking forward to getting to know Berkshire, its towns and villages, and above all, its people.
"I am keen to understand how I can best lead our church communities in sharing the hope that we have in God, and in all that God is doing amongst us.
"There is so much for me to discover. I welcome people’s prayers at this time of transition, just as I’m praying for all those amongst whom I will live and serve."
For the full announcement, see the Diocese of Oxford website.