About the Diocese
The Diocese of Sheffield was formed in 1914 and is in the Northern Province of York. It has a population of approximately 1.28 million people, 175 parishes and 221 churches (at the end of 2022). It covers Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster and the subsidiary towns and villages of those areas.
The Diocese is led by the Bishop of Sheffield (Diocesan Bishop) and the Bishop of Doncaster (Suffragan Bishop). It is separated into two Archdeaconries: Sheffield and Rotherham; and Doncaster. Within these archdeaconries are the 12 Deaneries of: Attercliffe, Ecclesall, Ecclesfield, Hallam, Laughton, Rotherham; and Adwick-le-Street, Doncaster, Snaith & Hatfield, Tankersley, Wath and West Doncaster.
The Diocesan Board of Finance was formed to manage the financial affairs and hold the assets of the Diocese. It is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England (No 190687) at Church House, 95-99 Effingham Street, Rotherham, S65 1BL. It is a registered charity (245861).
Sheffield Cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese and legally is constituted as a separate charity currently exempt from Charity Commission registration and supervision.
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The Diocese of Sheffield is served by two Bishops. The Bishop of Sheffield is the Diocesan Bishop, and The Bishop of Doncaster is the Suffragan. They work as a team to best serve and lead the Diocese.
The Diocese of Sheffield is called to grow a sustainable network of Christ-like, lively and diverse Christian communities in every place which are effective in making disciples and in seeking to transform our society and God’s world.
Details of our vision, the transformation process to 2025 and all of the teams equipped to support churches