The Island’s Lord Bishop says he’s disappointed after the Church of England rejected the introduction of women bishops.
Robert Paterson was one of 324 synod members who yesterday (Tuesday) voted in favour of women bishops.
However, a complicated system meant they fell six votes short of making the change.
As church leaders prepare to deal with the fallout, the Bishop denies the decision makes the church less credible:
More than 3,000 jobs added to economy since September 2021
Almost 1,400 in government-run services such as health and education
Review of income thresholds for public sector housing
DOI responds to call from Onchan MHK
Firearms officers deployed to incident near Laxey
No members of the public at risk, say police
A step into the modern era for social security
Secure messaging platform launched
Attempted burglary in Ramsey sparks appeal
'Unknown persons' entered sheds and opened car glovebox
Two Manx high schools told to stop operating CCTV 'inside' toilets
Information Commissioner issues Urgent Enforcement Notices
