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News of latest Bishop announced to faithful
new bishop: The Venerable Julian Henderson, who has been appointed the new Bishop of Blackburn.
The Venerable Julian Henderson, who had formerly presided as the Archdeacon of Dorking was announced in his new role yesterday.
At an event at Blackburn food bank on Friday morning the Bishop was formally introduced in his new position before visiting Blackburn Cathedral where he met with the Dean of Blackburn Cathedral, The Very Rev Christopher Armstrong, staff from the Diocese offices and cathedral workers.
Speaking about his appointment The Venerable Julian Henderson commented: “To find that I am the person invited to become the next Bishop of Blackburn is extremely humbling. It is an honour to be entrusted with such an important and significant responsibility.
“I am very aware of the very significant challenges facing many in Lancashire at a time of austerity and cutbacks and a shortage of jobs. It is no coincidence that this announcement is taking place at a foodbank, one of many round the country, each one a sign of the struggle it is for some to get through the next week. I would hope to be a champion and spokesman for those whose voice is often not heard.”
The former Archdeacon also said that Blackburn could be “a model for the rest of the Church of England” on the ordination of women.
He said: “I am aware of different deeply held convictions around the diocese on the ordination of women to the priesthood. Let me be clear, I am in favour of women serving as Bishops and will want to introduce a change in the current diocesan pattern.
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