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The Right Reverend

Rick Simpson
Bishop of Durham
ChurchChurch of England
DioceseDiocese of Durham
PredecessorPaul Butler
Previous postArchdeacon of Auckland (2018–2026)
Orders
Consecration30 April 2026
by Stephen Cottrell
Personal details
Born (1966-07-05) 5 July 1966 (age 59)
DenominationAnglican
Member of the House of Lords-Designate
Lord Spiritual
Ex officio as Bishop of Durham
TBD

Richard Lee "Rick" Simpson (born 5 July 1966) is a British Anglican bishop. Since 2026, he has been Bishop of Durham. He was the Archdeacon of Auckland in the Diocese of Durham from 2018 to 2026.[1]

Early life and education

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Simpson was born on 5 July 1966.[2] He studied theology at Keble College, Oxford, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1988.[2][3] He was president of the Oxford Inter-Collegiate Christian Union in 1986. He then undertook teacher training at Westminster College, Oxford, and completed his Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in 1989. He returned to Keble for postgraduate study and graduated with a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree in 1991. From 1991 to 1993, he trained for ordained ministry at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, an evangelical Anglican theological college.[4][5]

Ordained ministry

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Simpson was ordained in the Church of England as a deacon in 1993 and as a priest in 1994.[5] He was a curate in Heaton, Newcastle until 1997.[6] He was Priest in charge of Holy Trinity, Jesmond from 1997 to 2006; and then of St Brandon, Brancepeth from 2006. In addition to his parish ministry, he was involved in the training of the next generation of Anglican clergy: first as director of initial ministerial education for the Dioceses of Durham and Newcastle from 2006 to 2009; and then as a formational tutor with the Lindisfarne Regional Training Partnership from 2009 to 2018.[2]

He was announced as the next Archdeacon of Auckland in October 2017.[7] He was installed as archdeacon during a service at Durham Cathedral on 11 February 2018.[1]

Episcopal ministry

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On 19 February 2026, Simpson was announced as the next Bishop of Durham, vacant following the retirement of Paul Butler.[8][9] He was elected by the College of Canons during a ceremony at Durham Cathedral on 11 March 2026, and the confirmation of election took place at York Minster on 29 April.[10] He was consecrated as a bishop by Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, during a service on 30 April 2026 at York Minster.[11] He was installed as the 80th Bishop of Durham during a service at Durham Cathedral on Sunday 7 June.[12][13]

As the fourth most senior bishop in the Church of England, he is one of five bishops who get an automatic ex-officio seat with the Lords Spiritual in the House of Lords.[13][14]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Installation of Rick Simpson as Archdeacon of Auckland". Durham Cathedral. 11 February 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Simpson, Ven. Richard Lee, (born 5 July 1966), Archdeacon of Auckland, since 2018". Who's Who 2026. Oxford University Press. 1 December 2025.
  3. ^ "Alumni News in Brief…". The Brick (84). Keble Communications and Alumni & Development Offices. 2026.
  4. ^ "Simpson, Richard Lee". Who's Who. Vol. 2019 (1 December 2018 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 6 January 2019. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  5. ^ a b "Richard Lee Simpson". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
  6. ^ "Richard Lee Simpson". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  7. ^ "New Archdeacon of Auckland Announced". Durham Diocese. 23 October 2017. Archived from the original on 30 October 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  8. ^ "Appointment of the Bishop of Durham: 19 February 2026". GOV.UK. Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  9. ^ Durham, Diocese of. "The Venerable Rick Simpson to be the next Bishop of Durham - Diocese of Durham". durhamdiocese.org. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
  10. ^ "Rick Simpson elected by College of Canons as the next Bishop of Durham". Durham Cathedral. 11 March 2026. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  11. ^ "Consecration of The Venerable Rick Simpson as Bishop of Durham - Diocese of Durham". durhamdiocese.org. Diocese of Durham. 30 April 2026. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
  12. ^ "New twist on traditional ceremony in riverside greeting for Bishop Rick - Diocese of Durham". durhamdiocese.org. Diocese of Durham. 5 June 2026. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  13. ^ a b "Cathedral door knock marks Bishop of Durham's installation". BBC News. 8 June 2026. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  14. ^ White, Samuel (6 July 2026). "House of Lords: Lords Spiritual". UK Parliament. Retrieved 9 June 2026.