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Church in Wales Working to 'Restore Damaged Relationships' After Bishop's 'Never Trust a Tory' Tweet
Christian Today ^ | 6/21/21 | Julian Mann

Posted on 06/22/2021 7:33:45 PM PDT by marshmallow

The Bishop of St Davids in the Anglican Church in Wales is on sick leave amid pressure on her to resign.

Dr Joanna Penberthy is at the centre of a political storm over her "never trust a Tory" tweet in March, for which she apologised and closed down her Twitter account.

"I, of course, trust and have trusted many Conservatives and know there are many honourable people in that party," she said, adding that she was sorry her tweets "may have caused upset and offence".

The US-based website, Anglican Ink, reports that the Archdeacons of her diocese have written to clergy with the news that Dr Penberthy, 61, is now off work on the advice of her doctor.

In the letter dated June 19, Archdeacons Paul Mackness, Dorrien Davies, Eileen Davies and Mones Farah told St Davids clergy: "We are writing to you today to let you know that Bishop Joanna is unwell and, on the advice of her doctor, will be away from work for the next month.

"You may be aware that correspondence between the Secretary of State for Wales, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Bangor was published yesterday.

"There is also an updated news article on the Church in Wales website. Please be assured that the Bench of Bishops, supported by national and diocesan officers are engaging with both Welsh and UK Governments to ensure that Bishop Joanna's apology is heard and that steps are taken to restore damaged relationships."

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1 posted on 06/22/2021 7:33:45 PM PDT by marshmallow
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To: marshmallow

Female bishop. SMH.


2 posted on 06/22/2021 7:56:17 PM PDT by Bigg Red (Trump will be sworn in under a shower of confetti made from the tattered remains of the Rat Party.)
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To: marshmallow

>now off work on the advice of her doctor.

Got a touch of the cough?

Funny timing, that.


3 posted on 06/22/2021 8:01:20 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (Lean on Joe Biden to follow Donald Trump's example and donate his annual salary to charity.)
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To: marshmallow
The Bishop of St Davids in the Anglican Church in Wales is on sick leave amid pressure on her to resign.

I think I see the problem.
4 posted on 06/22/2021 8:04:32 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: marshmallow

There is a 20 year slog ahead of us to remove these crazy people from power.


5 posted on 06/22/2021 10:57:41 PM PDT by wildcard_redneck ( COVID lockdowns are the Establishment's attack on the middle class and our Republic )
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To: marshmallow

The Anglican Church was known as the Conservative Party at prayer. When did it change?


6 posted on 06/23/2021 9:03:20 AM PDT by Czech_Occidentalist
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