A Church of England bishop has turned down a promotion to Bishop of Sheffield after his new flock protested about his opposition to the ordination of women priests.
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The Rt Rev Philip North, who is currently the suffragan Bishop of Burnley, was selected as the next diocesan Bishop of Sheffield in January.
There was opposition, because Mr North is a member of the traditionalist Catholic wing of the church, which does not accept women priests.
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It is clear that the level of feeling is such that my arrival would be counter-productive in terms of the mission of the Church in South Yorkshire and that my leadership would not be acceptable to many."
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It is clear that the level of feeling is such that my arrival would be counter-productive in terms of the mission of the Church in South Yorkshire and that my leadership would not be acceptable to many."
BreakingBishop abandons role in ordination row
The Right Reverend Philip North has announced that he will not take up the role of Bishop of Sheffield after controversy over his position on the ordination of women bishops.
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Read moreClergyman turns down Bishop of Sheffield position
A Church of England bishop has turned down a promotion to Bishop of Sheffield after his new flock protested about his opposition to the ordination of women priests.
The Rt Rev Philip North, who is currently the suffragan Bishop of Burnley, was selected as the next diocesan Bishop of Sheffield in January.
There was opposition, because Mr North is a member of the traditionalist Catholic wing of the church, which does not accept women priests.
BreakingBishop abandons role in ordination row
The Right Reverend Philip North has announced that he will not take up the role of Bishop of Sheffield after controversy over his position on the ordination of women bishops.
More to follow.
When a bucket and sponge won't do...
Oli Constable
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire
On my lunch break yesterday I spotted these high-wire window cleaners trying to clean the windows at Kelham Island.
Not a job if you're scared of heights, water, or windows.
Rescue team awarded after saving man's life
Oli Constable
BBC Local Live, Yorkshire
Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team has been awarded for their "challenging" rescue that saved a man’s life last year.
The volunteers rescued a 77-year-old man who became lost on the moors on Tuesday 8 November 2016.
The man was lost near Penistone and called 999 as the cold night drew in.
They carried the pensioner over one-and-a-half miles over rough and slippery terrain in the pitch-black to a 4x4 vehicle.
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