New Bishop of Gloucester [UK] 'Likely to be a Woman'

BBC ^ | 9/23/14

[marshmallow]

The first woman bishop in the Church of England could be in the Gloucester diocese, a senior clergyman has said.

The archdeacon of Cheltenham's comments came during an open meeting where some 70 people shared their views on what qualities the new bishop should have.

The Venerable Robert Springett said he felt the likelihood was "really pretty high" as the diocese could now pick the best person regardless of gender.

The Right Reverend Michael Perham, stepped back as bishop in August.

He had been due to retire in November.

He was interviewed by the Metropolitan Police investigating two allegations of indecent assault but was not arrested.

'Pro-women'

BBC Gloucestershire's faith producer Richard Atkins, who attended the meeting, said: "The feeling has been growing over the past few months - after last night's meeting it is 99.9 percent certain.

"This diocese has always been very pro-women bishops, very few people have been against it.

"Several people said last night, there should be a woman bishop - there was no concern or anxiety about it."

The appointments process is in the early stages where the diocese is formulating a "Statement of Need" or job description for the new bishop.

[ClearCase_guy]

“Being a bishop is a big job. We have to make sure you can handle it. So, let’s get down to business — show us your naughty bits, and if we like what we see, you’ve got the job!”

[chajin]

What do you call a woman who becomes a Bishop: a Bishopess? a Bishoptrix?

As Lincoln once asked, how many legs does a dog have if you call its tail a leg? Answer: four, calling a tail a leg doesn’t make it a leg. A bishop has to be the husband of (no more than) one wife, and calling a woman a bishop does not make her a bishop.

[af_vet_1981]

What do you call a woman who becomes a Bishop: a Bishopess? a Bishoptrix

Jezebel ?

[Viennacon]

So not a real bishop... a pretend bishop