Speaking at the Barton Hill Settlement in Bristol following the announcement, Viv said: “This is where my family comes from, and so coming here feels like I am returning home.
“It was 24 years ago that Bristol was the first diocese to ordain women as priests, and I want the Diocese to continue to show that pioneering courage.
“I look forward to leading a church that shows the love of Christ to everyone, whoever they are.”
The Very Revd Vivienne Faull announced as the next Bishop of #Bristol https://t.co/aYesEopUlg #anglican #ministry #religion #uk #bishops “I look forward to leading a church that shows the love of Christ to everyone, whoever they are.” pic.twitter.com/DkTwGRFbom
— Kendall Harmon (@KendallHarmon6) May 15, 2018