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Announcement of Next Bishop of Wellington

The Archbishop David Moxon announced on Sunday 29 April that the Reverend Justin Duckworth had been elected as the 11th Bishop of Wellington:


"I am delighted to announce that the Rev Justin Duckworth has been chosen as the next Bishop of Wellington.

Justin was nominated by an Electoral College ably chaired by Bishop Richard Ellena, and Justin's nomination has since been formally confirmed by the House of Bishops and members of the General Synod.   read more....>

Archbishop David Moxon
Primate and Senior Bishop of the New Zealand Dioceses
29 April 2012


Date for Episcopal Ordination and Installation – 30 June

The Episcopal Ordination (Consecration) of Bishop-Elect Reverend Justin Duckworth and his Installation (Enthronement) as 11th Bishop of Wellington will take place in the Cathedral Church of St Paul's, Wellington on Saturday 30 June 2012 at 1.30pm.

A team has been appointed to work with the Archbishop in the planning of this service which will be presided over by our Archbishops and Primates. 

Further details will follow when they are known.
Would Parishes please ensure that they announce this date to their Parishioners.


Prayer for Bishop-Elect Justin Duckworth

Good and gracious God,
light of the faithful and shepherd of souls:
we give you thanks that you have called Justin Duckworth 
to be the bishop of our Diocese, 
to feed your sheep with your word 
and to guide them by his example; 
give us grace to pray for Justin, Jenny and their family, 
support, guide and strengthen them with your Holy Spirit, 
and bring us all to walk in the steps of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Amen.


An Interview with the Bishop-Elect
Archdeacon Bernard Faull, Diocesan Administrator & Registrar interviews the Bishop-Elect:




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No reira waiho ko te aroha o Te Matua Kaha Rawa hei korowai mou.
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