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> New Welsh Bishops consecrated

Posted On : April 7, 2009 1:20 PM | Posted By : Admin ACO
Related Categories: Wales

ACNS: http://aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2009/4/7/ACNS4595

More than 30 bishops from around the Anglican Communion joined the
Archbishop of Wales and the Archbishop of Canterbury to consecrate two
new Welsh bishops at Llandaff Cathedral on Saturday afternoon (April 4).

Gregory Cameron, 49, was consecrated 76th Bishop of St Asaph. He follows
Bishop John Davies who retired at the end of last year. He was
previously Deputy Secretary General of the Anglican Communion Office and
prior to that was chaplain to Dr Rowan Williams when he was Archbishop
of Wales.

David Wilbourne, 53, was consecrated Assistant Bishop of Llandaff. His
appointment follows the retirement of Bishop David Yeoman. He was
previously vicar of Helmsley in the Diocese of York and before that
served as chaplain to the Archbishop of York.

The service was led by the Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, and the
address given by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams. It was
attended by about 600 people.

The service began with a long procession of the bishops as well as
senior clergy, church registrars and chancellors and representatives
from other Christian denominations.

The Archbishop of Wales said, "This was a very joyful and affirming
service and we particularly appreciated the support from the large
number of bishops who came and joined us in the consecration. I am
delighted to welcome Bishop Gregory and Bishop David to the Welsh Bench
of Bishops and wish them every blessing in their ministry."

To view photo in full, click for hi-res Image: from left in front row,
the new Bishop of St Asaph, Gregory Cameron, the Archbishop of Wales, Dr
Barry Morgan, the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams, and new
Assistant Bishop of Llandaff, David Wilbourne

> Article from: The Church in Wales

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