Bishops offer support
The Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Michael Perham and the Bishop of Tewkesbury, the Rt Revd John Went, issued a joint statement after the conviction and sentencing of Stephen farrow.
– Joint Bishops' statementAs a Diocese we are pleased that the trial of Stephen Farrow is over and a sentence has been reached.Recent months have been an immensely hard and painful time, both for John Suddards’ family and also the parishes of Thornbury and Oldbury-on-Severn where John had been vicar for such a short time, but had already come to be much loved.
– Joint Bishops' statementThe end of the trial and the sentencing means family and parishes can now move on, though of course still with a great sense of loss.As a Diocese we shall continue to provide ongoing support for those who have been through this immensely painful time and hold them in our prayers.
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