The Reverend Canon Stephen Race, currently Rector of The Benefice of Central Barnsley in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and also Area Dean of Barnsley, has been appointed as the new Bishop of Beverley.<\/p>\n
Speaking of his upcoming role for the Northern Province of the Church of England, Fr Stephen said he would strive for positive dialogues within the church and looked forward to serving people across the whole region.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am slowly getting used to the idea that I have been called by God to be a bishop in His church and that I have been invited to take on the role and responsibility of the Bishop of Beverley,\u201d said Fr Stephen.<\/p>\n
\u201cI look forward to meeting new colleagues and partners in the Gospel as we seek to serve the parishes and people of the Northern Province…”<\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n I welcome the announcement of the Revd Canon Stephen Race as the new Bishop of Beverley. Join me in praying for him and his family and the churches and parishes he will serve across the Northern Province @churchofengland<\/a>https:\/\/t.co\/OvynGOgkGK<\/a><\/p>\n — Stephen Cottrell (@CottrellStephen) October 12, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n