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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New Bishop of Truro installed in cathedral service
The Church of England's new leader in Cornwall has officially taken up his post at a church service on Saturday. Bishop David Williams was installed during the service at Truro Cathedral, which saw him having to knock on the front doors from outside to be admitted into the building as part of the ceremony. He has taken over from Hugh Nelson, who served as the Bishop of St Germans and Acting Diocesan Bishop after the departure of Philip Mounstephen in 2023. Prior to his installation, which sees him now leading about 300 churches, he said wanted to use his first 100 days "to get everywhere, to be known and know each community and to "listen deeply" to the people of the "extraordinary county". Prior to his installation as head of the Diocese of Truro, which now sees him leading about 300 churches, he said his plans for the first 100 days was "to get everywhere, to be known and know each community and to "listen deeply" to the people of the "extraordinary county". Speaking to the BBC, he said: "It seems to me a community of joy and a can-do attitude. I'm really warming to that. "I'm amazed at how many people are prepared to be committed to the flourishing of a local church." More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ New Bishop of Truro announced Truro Cathedral Diocese of Truro
BBC News
13-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Truro Cathedral bans former deputy mayor over safeguarding issues
The former deputy mayor of Truro has been banned from the city's cathedral due to safeguarding concerns, the Diocese of Truro has a "safeguarding briefing" to cathedral staff and volunteers, the diocese said independent Truro City Council member Sam Rabey was no longer "permitted to attend the cathedral in any official capacity or to worship".The note, shared by a concerned member of the public, said the only exception to access was polling day on 1 May during the recent local elections and the subsequent count the following approached, Mr Rabey, who represents the Moresek and Trehaverne ward, said it was not "appropriate for anyone to make comment at this time". 'Safety plan' According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), the Anglican diocese stated: "Following information received from statutory agencies, Sam Rabey and the town council have been informed that he is not permitted to attend the cathedral or its grounds."Mr Rabey has been informed that should he wish to attend the cathedral or St Mary's for the purpose of worship, a safety plan will need to be agreed and implemented prior to him attending."The note said if Mr Rabey did attend the cathedral, he should be asked to leave immediately by a responsible person or a member of the clergy, the LDRS an official statement, the Diocese of Truro said its decision-making process was done "in consultation with statutory agencies." 'Act accordingly' The briefing came on the same as the council meeting to elect the next mayor of Truro. Truro City Council confirmed its members elected Chris Wells as the new mayor of Truro and Loic Rich as deputy mayor on Monday to the vote, David Rodda, Truro City Council's clerk, said it was "aware of the cathedral's position".He said: "They've taken a position based on information they have and we'll have to act accordingly."Our safeguarding policy's in place, which states that the mayor, deputy mayor and senior officers will be DBS [Disclosure and Barring Service] checked. "We take safeguarding seriously and will act in accordance with our policy."
