Victoria Matthews

Bishop Victoria Matthews was installed as the eighth Bishop of Christchurch in 2008. She had previously served as the Bishop of Edmonton, Canada, for 10 years. Bishop Victoria is the second of three women to become a diocesan bishop in New Zealand. During her episcopacy in New Zealand, she has continued to be in high demand as a retreat leader and guest lecturer. She particularly enjoys leading youth pilgrimages, and has a passion for developing young leaders in the church.