A Brief History of the Diocese of Hallam
Formed 30th May 1980 by the division of the Dioceses of Leeds and Nottingham. It is one of the six suffragan sees in the ecclesiastical Province of Liverpool. The Diocese derives its name from Hallamshire, an ancient name for the area.
| Tenure | Incumbent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 July 1980 to 9 July 1996 | Gerald Moverley | Auxiliary Bishop of Leeds; translated to the See of Hallam |
| 3 July 1997 to 20 May 2014 | John Rawsthorne | Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool; installed 4 June 1997; retired |
| 10 July 2014 to 20 March 2026 | Ralph Heskett, C.Ss.R. | Bishop of Gibraltar; appointed 20 May 2014; retired |
| 20 March 2026 | Marcus Stock Bishop of Leeds | Appointed Apostolic Administrator 20 March 2026 |
