Our Bishops
Inspiring a Christian perspective and guiding the mission and values of the ministry, the leadership and management of Newcastle Anglican is overseen by The Bishop of Newcastle who is assisted by two Assistant Bishops and the Executive Team.
Bishop of Newcastle
"The Right Reverend Dr Peter Stuart was installed as the 14th Bishop of Newcastle on 2nd February 2018 at Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle."Dr Peter Stuart
Dr Peter Stuart
The Diocesan Bishop
Dr Peter Stuart became the Bishop of Newcastle on 2 February 2018 after having served as Assistant Bishop from 2 February 2009. He has administered the Diocese on two occasions—2013 and 2017.
Bishop Peter has considerable experience in not-for-profit governance, risk management, policy development, communication and financial administration. He has previously served on the Board of Anglicare Tasmania Inc, Glenview Nursing Home Inc (Tas), Julia Farr Services (SA), the Julia Farr Association (SA), and St Peters College (SA).
Bishop Peter has been a member of the Diocesan Council in the Diocese of Tasmania and Adelaide and a member of the Long Service Leave Board of General Synod.