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Bishops. The diocesan bishop is the Archbishop of Canterbury, presently Justin Welby.However, because of his roles as metropolitan bishop of the Province of Canterbury, Primate of All England and "first bishop" of the worldwide Anglican Communion, the archbishop (whose primary residence is at Lambeth Palace in London) is often away from the diocese.
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Apr 26, 2024 · Rowan Williams (born June 14, 1950, Swansea, Wales) is a noted theologian, was the 104th archbishop of Canterbury (2002–12), archbishop of the Church in Wales (2000–02), and the first archbishop of Canterbury in modern times chosen from outside the Church of England. Williams was born into a Welsh-speaking family.
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Apr 29, 2024 · The Archbishop of Canterbury is a senior member of the House of Lords, the second chamber of the United Kingdom Parliament. He sits as one of the 26 bishops of the Church of England, who are known as the Lords Spiritual . The bishops are all independent members, and each speaks and votes on matters of particular interest or concern to them.
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1 day ago · The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is opening up about reconciliation amid the royal family's rumored feud.. In an interview for "Good Morning Britain," the senior bishop of the Church of ...
Apr 23, 2024 · Canterbury. Canterbury, historic town and surrounding city (local authority) in the administrative and historic county of Kent, southeastern England. Its cathedral has been the primary ecclesiastical centre of England since the early 7th century ce. The city, a district within the administrative county of Kent, includes the town of Canterbury ...
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Apr 25, 2024 · On Thursday 25 April, the Rt Revd Canon Dr Anderson Jeremiah was consecrated as the new Bishop of Edmonton at Canterbury Cathedral, at a service led by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The consecration service was attended by hundreds of family, friends, colleagues and supporters – including the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, the ...
Apr 14, 2024 · By Jude Winter & Matthew Barlow,BBC News, Derby. BBC. The archbishop thanked all those who joined him for prayers. Dozens of people flocked to a hilltop prayer service in Derbyshire led by the ...
