Diocese & Bishops

The Diocese

The Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn was first established as a separate diocese (the Diocese of Goulburn) in 1863. The Diocese is, under the care and authority of the Bishop, at this time Bishop Mark Short.

The Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn covers a large part of south-eastern NSW, from Marulan and Goulburn in the north, Temora in the north west, across to the eastern sea-board to Bateman’s Bay, southwards and the Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and Canberra, and south west to include Yass, Wagga, Wagga, Holgate and surrounding areas.

We minister to people in rural, regional and city areas. Ministry Units of the Diocese include 59 Parishes and specialist ministries.

The Diocese has eight Anglican schools and numerous agencies including Anglicare and St. Marks National Theological Centre.

The Diocesan Office is located in Canberra. It works to maintain effective communication with Diocesan entities and assist the overall strategic development of the Anglican Church in the Canberra and Goulburn region.

For more information visit http://www.anglicancg.org.au

Our Diocesan Bishop

2024-
The Right Rev'd Vanessa Bennett

The Right Rev'd Vanessa Bennett was consecrated Assistant Bishop in August 2024

2020 -
The Right Rev'd Carol Wagner

The Right Rev'd Carol Wagner was consecrated Assistant Bishop 2020-2024

2019 -
The Right Rev'd Dr Mark Short

The Right Rev'd Dr Mark Short was consecrated 11th Bishop of Canberra & Goulburn Diocese in March 2019.

2009- 2018
The Right Rev'd Stuart Robinson
1993-2008
The Right Rev'd George Browning
1983-1993
The Right Rev'd Owen Dowling
1972-1983
The Right Rev'd Cecil Warren
1961-1971
The Right Rev'd Kenneth Clements

(became Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn in 1950)

1934-1960
The Right Rev'd Ernest Burgmann

(became Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn in 1950)

1915-1933
The Right Rev'd Lewis Radford
1902-1915
The Right Rev'd Christoper Barlow
1892-1901
The Right Rev'd William Chalmers
1863-1892
The Right Rev'd Mesac Thomas