Next Bishop of Manchester formally confirmed at York Minster
Date published: 10 October 2013
Bishop of Manchester Rt Revd David Walker with the The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu
On 7 October 2013, during a special service in York Minster led by The Archbishop of York, the Rt Revd David Walker completed the second stage of the process to make him the Bishop of Manchester, called confirmation of election.
Once the Prime Minister makes the name of a new bishop public there are then four steps to that person becoming the Bishop of Manchester: his election by the Canons of Manchester Cathedral-which took place in July, a Confirmation of Election at York Minister-this October and a meeting with Her Majesty the Queen where he takes an oath acknowledging her as Sovereign and Supreme Governor (called homage) – due to take place in November.
The final step is his arrival at Manchester Cathedral on 30 November for the service of the Inauguration of his ministry as Bishop of Manchester.
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu said he is very glad to welcome Bishop David Walker to the Province of York and to his much loved Manchester.
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