Bishop Robert is the chief pastor of the diocese and provides episcopal oversight, working with his colleagues - lay and ordained - to shape the life of the whole Church through the Good News of Jesus Christ and, in so doing, proclaim God’s Kingdom. Part of his role is to represent the Archbishop of Canterbury in the European institutions such as the EU. His office is in Brussels. For contact details, click here.

Bishop Robert was consecrated in July 2014. He and his wife Helen live in Brussels. They have four adult children. 

Before his consecration, Bishop Robert was Chancellor of the Pro-Cathedral of Holy Trinity Brussels. He previously worked in parish ministry and theological education in Durham, England, and was educated in Cambridge and Durham. He has published works on theological and psychological ideas of the self, St. Augustine, work and vocation, and most recently on responding to the Professional Guidelines for the Conduct of the Clergy. 

His pre-ordination career was in engineering and business consultancy, working mostly for the firm that is now Accenture. When not working or travelling, Bishop Robert enjoys trekking, playing tennis and family celebrations.

Bishop Robert is passionate about the Diocese in Europe and believes it has a unique role. ‘We minister to those many people in Europe who have English as either a first or second language. Being both ‘Catholic’ and ‘Reformed’, we bridge the Reformation divide. We sustain a huge range of ecumenical relationships.  We embody some particular charisms like humanity, breadth and a godly tolerance. We serve many who are away from home, and we have a particular care for migrants. And, importantly, we link Britain with Europe.’

Read Bishop Robert’s blogs here

Twitter @Bishop_Europe

Bishop’s Chaplain

Bishop Robert’s chaplain is the Revd Canon Alan Strange. He is based at the Brussels office. E: alan.strange@europe.anglican.org