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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

Dr Peter Stuart
"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.

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Assistant Bishops

Bishop Sonia Roulston

Assistant Bishop
Inland Episcopate
Bishop Sonia Roulston
Assistant Bishop - Inland Episcopate

Bishop Sonia has ministered in the Diocese of Newcastle both as a lay person and then in ordained ministry following her ordination in 1995. She currently serves as Assistant Bishop with responsibilities to the inland portion of the Diocese.

Bishop Charlie Murry

Assistant Bishop
Coastal Episcopate
Bishop Charlie Murry
Assistant Bishop - Coastal Episcopate

Bishop Charlie Murry was appointed the Assistant Bishop of Newcastle—Coastal Episcopate on 10 May 2018. He is also the Chair of the Council of Lakes Grammar, an Anglican School.

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