New bishop of Exeter announced January 22, 2014 by Fulcrum The next Bishop of Exeter is the Rt Revd Robert Atwell, currently Bishop of Stockport in the Diocese of Chester. His appointment was announced this morning by the Prime Minister’s office. Bishop Robert will become the 71st bishop of the Diocese of Exeter which comprises more than 500 parishes across the county of Devon. Diocese of Exeter. 22 January 2014 FulcrumShareTweetShare