From New Zealand-The Venerable Doctor Peter Carrell has today been announced as the new Bishop-Elect of the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch. Carrell, a Cantabrian, is well-known and respected throughout New Zealand for his teaching and preaching.
Ordained under Bishop Maurice Goodall in the late ‘80s, Carrell is currently the Director of Education for the Diocese, Director of Theology House and Archdeacon for Pegasus (East Christchurch). He has served parishes both here in Christchurch and in the Nelson Diocese.
Carrell says he is humbled by the confidence the Anglican community has shown him and excited by the road ahead.
“I am gratified to be the next Bishop of Christchurch and very keen to serve the city of my birth and the regions of the Diocese: Canterbury, West Coast, Chatham Islands.
More here-
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1808/S00651/local-anglican-priest-announced-as-new-bishop.htm
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