Bishops offer support

As 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.

The 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.