Statement from Church Commissioners on Bishop’s Palace, Wells February 10, 2014 by Fulcrum As the providers of housing for all Diocesan Bishops in the Church of England, the Commissioners consider that the sustainability of the ministry of each bishop to be of crucial importance. This means that every Bishop should be housed appropriately and that their homes are properly places of rest and privacy in the midst of ministries which are increasingly demanding in terms of leadership and management, civic engagement and pastoral support of the whole diocese Churchof England website 10 February 2014 FulcrumShareTweetShare