Installation of the 11th Bishop of St Albans

On Saturday 19 September 2026 at 2pm, St Albans Cathedral will host the Installation of The Right Reverend Dr Andrew Rumsey as the 11th Bishop of St Albans. This joyful and historic service marks the beginning of Bishop Andrew's ministry across the Diocese of St Albans and will bring together representatives from churches, schools, civic organisations and communities from across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Luton and Barnet.

We invite everyone across the Diocese and beyond to join us in praying for Bishop Andrew, Rebecca and their family as they prepare for this new chapter of ministry.

Attending the Service

Due to the limited capacity of the Cathedral, tickets are being allocated first to invited guests, clergy and parishes across the Diocese.

Any remaining tickets will be released to the public from 23 July 2026. Please note that demand is expected to be high and we cannot guarantee that tickets will be available for general release. We therefore encourage anyone wishing to attend to check this page from 23 July for the latest information.

Watch Online

The service will be live-streamed enabling people across the Diocese and beyond to share in this important occasion even if they are unable to attend in person. Details of how to watch will be published on this page nearer the date.