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Yahoo
17-05-2025
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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
17-05-2025
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- BBC News
Cathedral service to install new Bishop of Truro
The Church of England's new leader in Cornwall will officially take up his post at a church service on David Williams will be installed during the service at Truro Cathedral at 11:00 former Bishop of Basingstoke revealed the news of his appointment on an online service in December for more than 3,000 people, streamed from St Meriadoc School in takes over from Hugh Nelson, who served as the Bishop of St Germans and Acting Diocesan Bishop after the departure of Philip Mounstephen in 2023. 'Extraordinary county' He said: "My priority for the next 100 days is to get everywhere, to be known and know each community - to listen deeply."It's a huge change. I was in Hampshire for 24 years, but, I have to say, ever since the interview, I've been overwhelmed by the kindness, welcome and quality of people I've met in Cornwall."It's an extraordinary county and I'm really looking forward to being part of it."I hope that it is a kind journey and we bring the best out of each other."
