Diocese of Carlisle

Clergy Discipline


In line with the guidance from the Clergy Discipline Commission, we record on this page details of penalties imposed on or accepted by clergy as a result of a Clergy Discipline Measure process:

Name: Robert William Bailey
Penalty: Prohibition for Life
Date imposed: 10 May, 2021
Brief summary: Convicted of sexual assault upon a child

Compaints Against Clergy

There is a formal process which may be followed if a complaint is to be lodged against a member of the clergy. 

Click here for more information about how to lodge a complaint.

Dependent on the severity of the complaint, there are circumstances when a more informal approach can be adopted. Unless a complaint involves an Archdeacon, it is suggested that a first port of call could be to your relevant Archdeacon.

Click here for contact details for the Archdeacons.