New Bishop of Durham
The new Bishop of Durham has been inaugurated at Durham Cathedral. The Right Reverend Paul Butler becomes the 74th Bishop of Durham.
The new Bishop of Durham has been inaugurated at Durham Cathedral. The Right Reverend Paul Butler becomes the 74th Bishop of Durham.
The new Bishop of Durham has been enthroned in a ceremony at Durham Cathedral.
Paul Butler replaces Justin Welby who became Archbishop of Canterbury last year.
Bishop Paul says he's happy to now be able to get on with the job.
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