The Queen has approved the nomination of the Revd Canon Alison Mary White to become Bishop of Hull, taking over from Rt Revd Richard Frith who's moving to the Diocese of Hereford.
Canon White will move from the current role as Priest in Charge of St James' Church, Riding Mill in the Diocese of Newcastle and Diocesan Adviser for Spirituality and Spiritual Direction.
The 58 year old, studied first at St Aidan's College, Durham and then at Leeds University. She trained for the ministry at Cranmer Hall, Durham and has served in the Church for over 25 years.
Speaking about her appointment, she said: "In 2010, I was privileged to be invited to take part in the York Diocesan Clergy Conference where I got a profound sense of a Diocese with faith and hope.
"I know that there is a real vision to be Generous Churches Making and Nurturing Disciples and can't wait to be part of loving God and growing the Church in this great part of Yorkshire."
Alison White with her husband Rt Revd Frank White and Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu said: "This is a joyous day! I am delighted to be welcoming Alison as the next Bishop of Hull.
"Whilst she will be working with others across the Diocese of York encouraging faith in urban life, she will have particular responsibilities for the vibrant city of Hull and the glorious coastline and countryside of the East Riding.
"Alison is a person of real godliness and wisdom - it is fantastic that she has accepted God's call to make Christ visible together with all of us in this Diocese of York."
Canon White is married to Frank, Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Newcastle. They have family in England and South Africa.
She'll be consecrated on Friday 3 July 2015, at 11.00 am, at York Minster.
Listen to Alison White speaking to Premier's Marcus Jones: