Andrew John’s sudden retirement comes after experiences into the Bangor diocese raised issues about extreme ingesting and ‘sexual behaviour’
The Archbishop of Wales has introduced his rapid retirement. The Most Revd. Andrew John confirmed he additionally intendeds to retire because the Bishop of Bangor on August 31.
His sudden retirement comes within the wake of two experiences, commissioned by the Church in Wales over issues in regards to the tradition surrounding the Bangor Diocese.
The experiences referenced inappropriate behaviour, lack of boundaries, extreme alcohol consumption and “sexual behaviour–that didn’t replicate the skilled requirements anticipated in a Christian church”.
The Church in Wales and the bench of bishops expressed their gratitude to Archbishop John,. within the wake of in the present day’s announcement.
The Archbishop mentioned: “It has been an infinite pleasure to serve within the Church in Wales for over 35 years. I can’t thanks sufficient for the privilege of working at your facet for the sake of our Saviour Jesus Christ.” Learn the largest tales in Wales first by signing as much as our each day e-newsletter right here
He added: “I’d very very similar to to thank the clergy and congregations of this glorious diocese earlier than I retire and I will probably be in contact once more about the best way during which this may occur.
“Thanks, and Christ provide you with pleasure and peace in believing.”
The Bishop of St Asaph, the Rt Rev’d Gregory Cameron, Senior Bishop of the Church in Wales, spoke on behalf of the Bench of Bishops in a press release in regards to the Archbishop’s retirement.
He mentioned: “As Archbishop Andrew proclaims his retirement in the present day as Archbishop of Wales and his forthcoming retirement as Bishop of Bangor, the Bench of Bishops of the Church in Wales want to categorical our heartfelt thanks for his service to the Church throughout his ministry.
“Andy has devoted thirty-six years of his life to ordained ministry within the Church in Wales, and has served with dedication and power to proclaim the Christian Gospel and draw folks to deeper religion in Jesus Christ.
“He has given a lot for the great of the Church in Wales. He now lays down his appreciable duties in the identical spirit during which he has served for these many years.
“We provide most honest thanks, and our dedication to carry him and his household in prayer at the moment and within the days forward.”
The Chair of the Consultant Physique of the Church in Wales, Professor Medwin Hughes additionally shared his gratitude to Archbishop Andrew. He mentioned: “As Archbishop Andrew retires from his duties, I want to thank him on behalf of The Consultant Physique of the Church in Wales for his laborious work, dedication and imaginative and prescient throughout his time as Archbishop of Wales and Bishop of Bangor.
“The Archbishop has led the Church by means of a time of immense change and problem. All through his time in submit, has proven his deeply felt concern for the welfare, not simply of the Church itself, however of our society and the world as an entire.
“I do know that everybody who has labored with The Archbishop throughout his ministry can have been touched by his pastoral care and his profound dedication to enhancing the lifetime of the Church in Wales and of the broader neighborhood.
“As he now passes that work to different palms, I wish to place on file my honest gratitude for all he has achieved, along with my admiration for the integrity of his ministry to the folks of Wales. All members of the Consultant Physique will proceed to carry The Archbishop and his household in our prayers.”
