Paul Bayes

Paul Bayes (born 1953 in Bradford) is the Bishop of Hertford in the Church of England Diocese of St Albans.^[2]

Early life, education and ministry

Bayes was born in Bradford, Yorkshire in 1953^[1] and studied drama at the University of Birmingham^[2] before studying for ordination at Queen's College, Birmingham.^[1] He was ordained in Newcastle Cathedral in 1979^[1] and was an assistant curate at St Paul's Church, Whitley Bay for three years (1979–1982). He then became a university chaplain in west London from 1982 to 1987.^[2]

Bayes moved to High Wycombe for seven years — initially as Team Vicar (1987–1990) and then Team Rector (1990–1994) before becoming Team Rector of Totton for nine years (1995–2004). While he was at Totton, Bayes was also the Area Dean of Lyndhurst from 2000. Upon leaving Totton, he joined the Archbishops' Council staff team as National Mission and Evangelism Adviser until his ordination to the episcopacy. He was also an honorary canon at Worcester Cathedral from 2007 until his consecration.^[2]

Episcopal ministry

On 7 July 2010,^[2] it was announced that Bayes would succeed Christopher Foster as Bishop of Hertford upon Foster's translation to Portsmouth.^[1] Bishop Paul was duly consecrated a Church of England bishop on 21 September 2010 at St Paul's Cathedral^[3] and installed as Bishop of Hertford on 25 September 2010.^[4]

Marriage and family

Bayes is married to Kate, a drama teacher and lay reader. They have three adult children: Honour, Sam and Philippa.^[1]

Styles

• Paul Bayes Esq (1953–1979)
• The Revd Paul Bayes (1979–2007)
• The Revd Canon Paul Bayes (2007–2009)
• The Rt Revd Paul Bayes (2009—present)

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d e f} Diocese of St Albans — New Bishop of Hertford
2. ^ ^{a b c d e} Number 10 — Suffragan See of Hertford
3. ^ BBC News — New Hertford Bishop
4. ^ Herts Advertiser — New Bishop of Hertford is announced