23 Candidates Confirmed in Southwell Minster
November 24th was such a joyful morning as we celebrated the confirmation of 23 candidates at Southwell Minster as part of the festival of Christ the King (the last Sunday before Advent). This was a particularly special occasion as the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell led and preached at the service, as part of his missionary visit to the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham. Every person who comes forward for confirmation brings a powerful story of testimony of God at work
A statement from the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Rt Revd Paul Williams.
Following the publication of the Makin review last week and the terrible abuse it identified along with failures to act in a way that would prevent further abuse, I fully respect and understand Archbishop Justin's decision to resign today, taking personal and institutional responsibility for the failures disclosed in the review. His decision in light of the review should serve to emphasise the responsibility we already have to continue implementing the important changes in the culture and safeguarding leadership that are