Primus David Chillington of the Scottish Episcopal Church writes on his weblog, Thinking Aloud: I went today to a ‘round table’ on Brexit hosted by the Church of England at Lambeth Palace. They had gathered up a significant group of church leaders from all over the UK for a conversation with Lord Bridges of Headley, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at DEXEU — the … [Read more...] about Lambeth Hosts Brexit Talk
Archives for December 21, 2016
Abp. Herft to Retire Early
The Most Rev. Roger Herft, Archbishop of Perth, is to take early retirement. His decision comes two months after he voluntarily stood aside from official duties, having admitted that he failed to act on long-standing abuse allegations made against priests in his former diocese, Newcastle. Herft told his diocesan council he would take accrued leave until he formally retires … [Read more...] about Abp. Herft to Retire Early
Historic Choice in Southwark
The Church of England has selected a Nigerian priest to become Bishop of Woolwich in the Diocese of Southwark. The Rev. Preb. Woyin Karowei Dorgu will be the first Nigerian to be a stipendiary bishop in the Church of England when he is consecrated at Southwark Cathedral on St Patrick’s Day, March 17, and the first black priest to be appointed bishop in the province for 20 … [Read more...] about Historic Choice in Southwark