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 will lead his first Sunday service since his enthronement.
Paul Butler was formally welcomed into his new role at a ceremony at Durham Cathedral yesterday.
Today he will take a service at St Andrew's Church in Bishop Auckland.
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