He was translated to become Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich in November 1978, serving until he became Bishop of Chelmsford in 1986. Having become Bishop of Chelmsford shortly beforehand at the confirmation of his election, he was enthroned at Chelmsford Cathedral on 31 May 1986 and he retired on 30 April 1996.
He was transferred to become Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich in November 1978, serving until he became Bishop of Chelmsford in 1986. Following his election as Bishop of Chelmsford shortly before his enthronement at Chelmsford Cathedral on May 31st, 1986, he retired on April 30th, 1996.