The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally was nominated as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in October. Last week she was formally elected by the College of Canons of Canterbury Cathedral. 

On 28th January 2026, there will be a Confirmation of Election at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, at which Bishop Sarah will legally become the Archbishop of Canterbury.

On 25th March 2026 there will be an Installation (sometimes referred to as an ‘enthronement’) at Canterbury Cathedral, which denotes and marks the start of the new Archbishop of Canterbury’s ministry.  

We pray for Archbishop Sarah elect as she prepares for this ministry as our Diocesan Bishop and in her leadership of the National Church.