Dr Michael Jackson (54), the current Church of Ireland Bishop of Clogher, was elected as the new Archbishop of Dublin and Glendalough in succession to John Neill, who has retired.
Speaking last night in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Archbishop-elect Jackson said he was looking forward to establishing a good working relationship with his Catholic counterpart, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.
He pledged to work in close partnership with the Anglican Primate of All Ireland, Alan Harper, who presided over the electoral college at which he became the first Northerner since 1969 to be chosen as the senior Anglican prelate in the Republic.
More media ignorance and church sloppiness. The report says the bishop will be “consecrated”. A line in the press release that he will be installed not consecrated because he is already a bishop might have helped.
Hope this one can face the “Man In The Mirror.” Last thing Ireland needs is a “Smooth Criminal” or another “PYT” who is “Off The Wall” 😉
Hasn’t Ireland been facing deep problems with clergy sexually abusing children? Why are they putting Michael Jackson in charge?