The see's centre of governance is the City of Gloucester where the bishop's chair (cathedra) is located in the Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible Trinity.

The bishop's residence is Bishopscourt, Gloucester; very near the Cathedral.

[2] The office has been in existence since the foundation of the see in 1541 under King Henry VIII from part of the Diocese of Worcester.

[5] Chronological list of the bishops of the Diocese of Gloucester.

(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office) Among those who have served as assistant bishops in the diocese were: Among those who have served as (honorary) assistant bishops in retirement have been: