Prior to joining our Diocese in 2020, Rob ministered in Cumbria for 15 years, so this is a return to a county he knows extremely well and where he had served all his ordained ministry before moving to the North East.
Speaking about his move, Rob said: “It has come as something of a surprise to be appointed to this post back in Cumbria where I have spent most of my ordained ministry. I have loved being part of Newcastle Diocese and it has been such a blessing to get to know different people and parishes over the past couple of years. It all started on Zoom, of course, but more recently it has been a great joy to get out and about across the Diocese and to be part of the community at the cathedral.
“I’m grateful for the kindness, warmth, humour and deep faith of those I’ve worked with, and for such great colleagues. Over the past couple of years, we have re-shaped the Mission and Ministry Team and I am excited to see the many different ways in which they are already serving local parishes and supporting different ministries.
“As I return to Cumbria, I want to say a huge thank you. It has been a privilege to be part of this diocese, and you will all remain very much in my prayers as you seek to serve your communities and share the love and hope of God with them.”
We are extremely pleased to share that #DowningStreet has announced that the Revd Canon Rob Saner-Haigh, Residentiary Canon Director of Mission & Ministry in @NclDiocese, is to become the next Bishop of #Penrith in the @CarlisleDiocese 👏.
More 👉 https://t.co/eEe9UN6Qga pic.twitter.com/6VHRvKbMik— Church of England in the Diocese of Newcastle (@NclDiocese) May 27, 2022