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Church of England's first diocesan bishop named
The Church of England has appointed its most senior woman bishop.
The Venerable Rachel Treweek, Archdeacon of Hackney, is to become the next Bishop of Gloucester, the Church's first female diocesan bishop.
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First female diocesan bishop named as Rachel Treweek
The Ven Rachel Treweek has been appointed Bishop of Gloucester, the Church of England's first female diocesan bishop.
She is the third woman to be made a bishop following the Reverend Canon Alison White, the new Bishop of Hull, and the Reverend Libby Lane, the Bishop of Stockport.
The Ven Treweek said: "It is an immense joy and privilege to be appointed as the Bishop of Gloucester. I am surprised and, I have to admit, even a little daunted by the prospect, but my overwhelming feeling is one of excitement to be coming to join with others in sharing the love of Jesus Christ with the people of this diocese."
New Bishop of Hull named as Rev Canon Alison White
The Archbishop of York has announced the new Bishop of Hull will be the Reverend Canon Alison White.
The Archdeacon of Cleveland will be the Rev Samantha Rushton.
