New Church of England Archbishop of Canterbury Elected

The United Temple of the Spirit Province of the United Kingdom and Associated Territories are happy to hear the news that the 106^th Archbishop of Canterbury has been announced.

The elected Bishop to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury has been named as The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE .

The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE will be the 106^th Archbishop of Canterbury.  Sarah Mullally has been the Bishop of London since 2018, the first woman appointed to that role, and before that was Bishop of Crediton in the Diocese of Exeter. Prior to her ordination in 2001, she was the Government’s Chief Nursing Officer for England – the youngest person ever to be appointed to that role at the age of 37 – having previously specialised as a cancer nurse. Bishop Sarah has described nursing as "an opportunity to reflect the love of God".  

The See of the Archbishop of Canterbury had been vacated by Justin Welby on January 7^th, 2025, and the See had been covered temporarily by the Archbishop of York, The Most Reverend Stephen Cottrell.

Notes

1. Advice to the King: The Prime Minister advises the King (or the reigning monarch) on the appointment. 

2. Formal Election: The candidate is formally "elected" by the College of Canons at Canterbury Cathedral. 

3. Royal Confirmation: The King formally approves the appointment. 

4. Announcement: The Prime Minister's office announces the new Archbishop-designate. 

5. Enthronement: The chosen candidate is then enthroned at Canterbury Cathedral.