Bishop of Burnley urges worshippers to ensure church is not seen as 'a soggy sponge'

A leading churchman has urged worshippers to ensure the Anglican communion is not seen as a ”˜soggy sponge’ as they await the appointment of a new bishop.

Bishop of Burnley, the Right Rev John Goddard, will act as ”˜caretaker’ until a replacement can be found for the outgoing Bishop of Blackburn.

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