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Bishop of Lincoln Stephen Conway resigns after sex assault arrest

Conway suspended in February after arrest on suspicion of sexual assault; resignation effective October 1.

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What to know

  • Conway, Bishop of Lincoln since 2023, resigned September 21 after being suspended in February over a safeguarding complaint following his arrest on suspicion of sexual assault.
  • The allegation covers sexual assault between 2018 and 2025; Conway remains under investigation with disciplinary procedures continuing post-resignation.
  • His departure reflects wider Church of England safeguarding crisis: the 2024 Smyth review led to Archbishop Justin Welby's resignation, and Conway was among clergy criticized in that probe.

“The Bishop of Lincoln, Stephen Conway, has resigned after being suspended from ministry following his arrest earlier in 2026 on suspicion of sexual assault.”

Church of England · Straits Times ↗

Stephen Conway Bishop of LincolnChurch of England Institutional employerDr Nicholas Chamberlain Bishop of GranthamLincolnshire Police Investigating authority

Bishop of Lincoln Stephen Conway resigns after sex assault arrest
BBC

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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 7:45 AM ET
  1. 2

    Acting Bishop of Lincoln named pending permanent replacement

    Dr Nicholas Chamberlain, Bishop of Grantham, will continue as Acting Bishop of Lincoln until a permanent successor is selected.

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    Bishop of Lincoln Stephen Conway resigns

    Conway resigned from his position as Bishop of Lincoln, with the resignation formally taking effect on October 1, 2026. The Church of England confirmed the move in a statement.

    “The complaint process is ongoing. Clergy remain subject to church disciplinary procedures following resignation or retirement.”
    — Church of England

    1. 4 outlets first by The Church Times, 2d ago · also Lincolnshire Live, BBC, ITVX · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet Church of England bishop resigns after suspension over safeguarding complaint

      first by Straits Times, 2d ago

  3. background

    Conway suspended from ministry over safeguarding complaint — The Church of England suspended Conway from his duties following the arrest and a safeguarding complaint referral to authorities.

  4. background

    Stephen Conway arrested on suspicion of sexual assault — Lincolnshire Police arrested a 68-year-old man as part of an investigation into an allegation that a man was sexually assaulted between 2018 and 2025. Conway was released on conditional bail.