Bishop Graham to be next Bishop of Norwich
Published: 3rd May 201910 Downing Street has today announced that the Bishop of Dudley, Graham Usher is to become the next Bishop of Norwich.
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10 Downing Street has today announced that the Bishop of Dudley, Graham Usher is to become the next Bishop of Norwich.
Bishop John today gave a speech in the House of Lords criticising the County Councils proposal to cut 405,000 from the Archive service, describing it as cutting to the bone.
The Bishop of Worcester, DrJohn Inge has presented Wendy Tranter, long standing member of St Marys Church in Oldswinford, Stourbridge, with the Cross of St. Wulfstan.
Almost 40 people in groups from Cradley Heath, Offenham, Ombersley and Worester have received a special certificate from the Bishop of Worcester.
Six people from parishes in the Diocese were admitted to the office of Reader on Saturday in Worcester Cathedral.
14 candidates were ordained over the weekend to serve in parishes across the Diocese, with more deacons being ordained than there has been for many years.
The Bishops of Worcester and Dudley will join church members in Evesham and the surrounding villages for a weekend of community events on 16 and 17June.
Watch and read Bishop John's Easter Message
Bishop John has celebrated 10 years as the Bishop of Worcester in a special service in Worcester Cathedral.
The Bishop of Dudley, Graham Usher has presented Paul West, the former Chief Constable of West Mercia Police, with the Cross of St. Wulfstan, an award that pays tribute to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the life of the Church.
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