Dr. Stephen Carnaby elected 12th Bishop of Bathurst

Posted on September 23, 2026
Filed under Bathurst Diocese

From Archdeacon Andrew Thornhill, Administrator for the Diocese of Bathurst –

“It is with joyful gratitude to God that I announce the Venerable Dr. Stephen Carnaby has accepted the diocesan Bishop Election Board’s invitation to be the 12 Bishop of Bathurst.

We firmly believe that Stephen will help lead our diocese faithfully, courageously, and joyfully into the years ahead. …”

– Full announcement here (PDF file).

And a response from Archbishop of Sydney Kanishka Raffel (PDF file.)