Diocese of Chichester

Bishop Luke's Consecration

The former Archdeacon of Chichester Luke Irvine-Capel has been consecrated as the new Suffragan Bishop of Richborough.

On 3 mar 2025

In Diocese of Chichester

By comms

On Thursday 27th February Fr Luke Irvine-Capel was joined by the Archbishop of York, family, friends and colleagues who gathered to witness him being consecrated, by Bishop Martin, as the new Bishop of Richborough in Canterbury Cathedral. 

He attended his first Sunday at Holy Cross Marsh Farm where the PCC presented a cake. 

Huge congratulations to Bishop Luke and his family. Please keep them in your prayers.

Photos courtesy of Matt Wilson, can be viewed on our Facebook page here: