Priest and scientist appointed Bishop of Hertford March 5, 2015 by Fulcrum The Revd Canon Dr Michael Beasley has been named as the next Bishop of Hertford, in succession to the Rt Revd Paul Bayes, who is now Bishop of Liverpool. Canon Beasley is at present Director of Mission in the Diocese of Oxford. Diocese of St Albans website. 5 March 2015 FulcrumShareTweetShare