THE next Area Bishop of Stepney, in the diocese of London, is to be the Archdeacon of Llandaff, the Ven. Rod Green, Downing Street announced on Friday.

He succeeds Dr Joanne Grenfell, who was translated to St Edmundsbury & Ipswich last year (News, 4 July 2025).

Archdeacon Green became Associate Rector at St Paul’s, Shadwell, in the Stepney Area of London diocese, in 2011. He was appointed Vicar of St Peter’s, West Harrow, in the Willesden Area, in 2014. He has been Archdeacon of Llandaff since 2021.

Archdeacon Green trained for ministry at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He served his title at Christ Church, Spitalfields, in the Stepney Area, and was ordained priest in 2008.

“I am absolutely thrilled to be returning to the Stepney Area,” Archdeacon Green said on Friday. “God is doing some extraordinary things in Stepney, and I am looking forward to joining in with what God is already doing.

“I have deep biological roots in the area. My dad grew up in Stepney. His first job was at the old post office in Islington. My children were born here. My wife already works in Canary Wharf. I have deep spiritual roots here, too. Stepney is where I first discerned my vocation and where I was formed as a priest. I am really looking forward to catching up with old friends, making new ones, and working together to help every church and chaplaincy flourish as safe, healthy, and loving gospel communities.”

The Acting Bishop of London, the Bishop of Kensington, Dr Emma Ineson, said: “It is such good news to welcome Rod back to the diocese of London. God’s call to Rod was clear, and I am so grateful for the gifts in evangelism, pastoral warmth, theological depth, and familiarity with the Area that he brings. The churches and communities of Stepney Episcopal Area will be greatly blessed by his gifts and ministry, and my fellow London College of Bishops and I very much look forward to working alongside him in the months and years ahead.”

Archdeacon Green is due to be consecrated in St Paul’s Cathedral on 1 May.