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Note regarding planned Episcopal Ordination in Plymouth

Feb 1st, 2024

Cathedral of St Mary & St Boniface, Plymouth

Source: CBCEW

The Bishops Conference of England and Wales media office has issued the following statement today: "The Episcopal Ordination of Canon Christopher Whitehead will not take place on 22nd February 2024 as expected. Canon Paul Cummins continues as the Diocesan Administrator.

"A canonical process is currently underway, and no further comments will be made until this process has been concluded. Canon Christopher Whitehead has stepped back from active ministry whilst this process is ongoing."

Statement issued on 1 February 2024

Tags: Christopher Whitehead, Plymouth, Episcopal Ordination, Canon Christopher Whitehead, Canonical Process

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