No need for a Welsh ‘flying bishop’

Wednesday, 6th May 2009
By George Conger

There is no need for a “Flying Bishop” for Welsh traditionalists, the Archbishop of Wales told members of the church’s Governing Body last week, as the pastoral care offered by the current bishop’s bench is sufficient to meet the needs of all Welsh Anglicans.

Responding to a question from a member of the Governing Body during is April 22 session in Llandudno, Dr Barry Morgan said the bishops were offering “pastoral and sacramental care to every member of the Church in Wales, without exception.”

He added that there was “room in the Church in Wales for those who in conscience cannot accept the ordination of women.” However this latitude did not extend to episcopal oversight. the rest