The Lord Bishop of Carlisle

The Lord Bishop of Carlisle's full title is The Rt Rev. the Lord Bishop of Carlisle. His name is James William Scobie Newcome, and he has retired from the House of Lords.

Experience

Find out about the experience of The Lord Bishop of Carlisle outside of Parliament.

Non political

The Royal British Legion
National Chaplain
2016 - 2021
Carlisle Diocese
Bishop of Carlisle
2009 -
Carlisle Diocese
Bishop of Penrith
2002 - 2009
Chester Diocese
Director of Ministry
1994 - 2002

Public life

Clerk of the Closet
2014 -
County of Cumbria
Deputy Lieutenant
2013 -
St John's College, Durham
President
2012 - 2018
Church of England
Lead Bishop - Health and Social Care
2010 -