BISHOP RESIGNS
The Bishop of St Davids, the Rt Reverend Carl Cooper, has resigned. He has apologised for any of his actions that have caused offence and made it impossible for him to continue his ministry as Bishop of St Davids.
The Archbishop and the Bench of Bishops of the Church in Wales have accepted the resignation as being in the best interests of the diocese and the Church in Wales at this time.
There will be no further comment.
RESPONSE TO BISHOP'S RESIGNATION
Following the resignation of the Bishop of St Davids, the Rt Rev Carl Cooper, the senior clergy of the diocese have issued a joint statement:
"This has been a difficult time for the Diocese of St Davids. Bishop Carl’s announcement now enables us to move on and to focus on the many positive aspects of the diocese’s vocation and ministry. The events of recent months have weighed heavily on so many people in the diocese and we continue to hold them in prayer."
The Very Rev John Wyn Evans, Dean of St Davids
The Venerable Dr John Holdsworth, Archdeacon of St Davids
The Venerable Alun Evans, Archdeacon of Carmarthen
The Venerable Andrew John, Archdeacon of Cardigan