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Bishop of Lincoln Suspended Amid Safeguarding Investigation

2/21/2026

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The Right Reverend Stephen Conway, Bishop of Lincoln, was suspended on February 20, 2026, after a safeguarding complaint.
The complaint was referred to the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Team and statutory authorities.
The Archbishop of Canterbury ordered the suspension.
Dr. Nicholas Chamberlain, Bishop of Grantham, will serve as Acting Bishop.
The Church notes safeguarding remains a priority during ongoing investigations.

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The Right Reverend Stephen Conway, Bishop of Lincoln, was suspended on February 20, 2026, after a safeguarding complaint.
The complaint was referred to the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Team and statutory authorities.
The Archbishop of Canterbury ordered the suspension.
Dr. Nicholas Chamberlain, Bishop of Grantham, will serve as Acting Bishop.
The Church notes safeguarding remains a priority during ongoing investigations.