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Rebelling priests and worshippers have forced one of England's most senior bishops to stand down for several weeks amid threats of a vote of no confidence. A group of about 30 are understood to be unhappy with the management of Bishop of Winchester, the Right Rev Tim Dakin. Local reports say he is stepping down for six weeks because of the discontent. The Rt Rev Deborah Mary Sellin, Suffragan Bishop of Southampton, said in a statement: 'Bishop Tim has today informed me he will be stepping back from his role as Bishop of Winchester for the next six weeks, so that he can focus on discussions ab...

THE Bishop of Winchester is taking a break from his role as the most senior churchman in Hampshire. The Rt Rev Tim Dakin, bishop since 2011, has temporarily stepped down from his role based at Wolvesey Palace in Winchester. The news was revealed by the Rt Rev Deborah Mary Sellin, Suffragan Bishop of Southampton, in a messages to local churches. The exact reasons are unclear but Bishop Deborah says it concerns internal church matters. She said: "I wanted to contact you all directly with an important update. Bishop Tim has today informed me that he will be stepping back from his role ...

THE Bishop of Winchester is taking a break from his role as the most senior churchman in Hampshire. The Rt Rev Tim Dakin, bishop since 2011, has temporarily stepped down from his role based at Wolvesey Palace in Winchester. The news was revealed by the Rt Rev Deborah Mary Sellin, Suffragan Bishop of Southampton, in a messages to local churches. The exact reasons are unclear but Bishop Deborah says it concerns internal church matters. She said: "I wanted to contact you all directly with an important update. Bishop Tim has today informed me that he will be stepping back from his role ...

10/02/2021 The Rt Revd Tim Thornton is to retire as Bishop at Lambeth after four years in the role. Bishop Tim has been Bishop at Lambeth since 2017. Previously he was Bishop of Truro, and Bishop of Sherborne before that. As Bishop at Lambeth, Bishop Tim has supported the Archbishop of Canterbury’s work in the House of Bishops, General Synod and the Archbishops' Council. He has chaired the Development and Appointments Group overseeing the leadership programmes and development work with senior clergy. He has also chaired the review of the Clergy Discipline Measure and provided ad...

HE served as the Dean of Winchester for a decade, overseeing a major restoration programme. The Very Reverend James Atwell has passed away at home in Cambridge with his family following a short illness. He was Dean from 2006 until his retirement in June 2016 and oversaw major changes to the Cathedral, increasing visitor numbers and launching the Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market. James was educated at Harvard University and Exeter College, Oxford. He completed ordination Training in 1968 at Cuddesdon College and was ordained to the Priesthood in 1971, serving his curacy in both Du...