The Bishop of Plymouth has announced that he is to retire in August.
The Right Reverend Nicholas McKinnel, said “after 42 years of ordained ministry, now seems a good time to hand over my responsibilities and to have more time for the family and other interests”.
Rev McKinnel, who is married and has four children and nine grandchildren, has been Bishop of Plymouth since 2015.
The Bishop of Plymouth is to retire in August. The Right Reverend Nicholas McKinnel says it’s been a privilege to serve in this Diocese for the last ten years. @NMckinnel will be taking up his new role as the High Sheriff of Devon next year. pic.twitter.com/jQSwhV2c1B
— UCB News (@UCBNewsTeam) January 18, 2022