Bishop of Oxford

The Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft

The Bishop of Oxford is the diocesan or most senior bishop, responsible for oversight of the whole diocese. In addition to his diocesan and national responsibilities, the Bishop of Oxford has pastoral care of the two deaneries of Oxford and Cowley, which cover the city of Oxford, right in the heart of the diocese.

You can contact Bishop Steven by email or via his EA Marian Green on 01865 208 222. For media enquiries and interview requests, please contact Communications. High-resolution images of Bishop Steven are available for media use.

Find out more about the Oxford area

Leave a message for the Bishop on his retirement

Bishop Steven is retiring this summer. Leave a message to be shared with the Bishop.

Ad Clerum

Links to letters from Bishop Steven to his clergy and church officers.

Biography

Biography of the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford.

Bishops of Oxford since 1542

A list of every Bishop of Oxford from 1542 to present day.

The Bishop of Oxford’s Outreach Fund

Supporting the mission of the Church worldwide.

Deanery visits

The bishop visited every deanery in the diocese in 2022.

Diocese gathers for Bishop Steven’s farewell service

It was a chance to give thanks for Bishop Steven’s faithful ministry in the diocese over the past ten years, offering prayers and good wishes to both him and his wife Ann, and witness the laying down of the diocesan Pastoral Staff.

Jane ordained on Pentecost Sunday in Bishop Steven’s final ordination service

The special service was led by the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft; the final ordination he will conduct before retiring as Bishop of Oxford later this year.

Faith leaders’ statement on Oxford Union invitation to Tommy Robinson

The Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft, Bishop of Oxford, and Imam Monawar Hussain have issued a statement expressing concern over the Oxford Union’s invitation to Tommy Robinson, calling for it to be reconsidered in the context of rising tensions between communities.