Report claims CofE considering cuts in dioceses, bishops and parishes
from Premier:
It’s claimed the Church of England is looking into whether it needs so many dioceses and parishes.
According to the Sunday Times, the incoming Archbishop of York Rt Rev Stephen Cottrell (…) will oversees the review which could lead to cuts in the number of bishops, cathedrals and parish churches.
The issue was discussed at a House of Bishops video call last week in which those present discusssed the future for the Church. A spokesman said there was varied views among the bishops.