CofE report says appointment of bishop against women’s ordination was in line with regulation
from Religion Media Centre:
A Church of England report into the nomination of the Bishop of Blackburn, Philip North, who will not ordain women as priests, has recommended changes to the rules for future appointments.
The report by the Independent Reviewer Canon Maggie Swinson, was undertaken after concerns by the campaign group in favour of women’s ordination, WATCH – Women And The Church.
Canon Swinson found the process for appointing the Bishop of Blackburn was in line with regulations and rejected a call from WATCH to recommend a moratorium on bishops who will not ordain women as priests until earlier recommendations are enacted.
Canon Swinson said the scope of the Independent Reviewer should be examined, the make-up of nomination committees should be reviewed, a minimum timescale should be considered and theological work on accommodating opposition to women’s ordination as priests and bishops, promised in 2017, should be completed.
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