The Right Reverend Dr Richard (Ric) Thorpe was today elected as the Archbishop of Melbourne in the Anglican Church of Australia. The official announcement is here.
Dr Thorpe is currently the suffragan Bishop of Islington in the Diocese of London.
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Richie
7 hours ago
Could someone enlighten me as to this persons credentials antecedents and especially any connections to HTB or Wimbledon and contacts with SMYT,H Pilavachi or connections with any historic cases within safeguarding or any other possible issues such as bullying or difficulties with staff. Some commentators and internal people in Australia have concerns.
Richie
7 hours ago
Any information about postings before St Paul’s Shadwell or connections this person had to anyone linked to the Makin report would be vital information. It’s possible due diligence has not been done correctly on this appointment.
His first clerical appointment was as a curate at Holy Trinity Brompton from 1996 to 2005.
Then responsible for Shadwell from 2005 to 2015. Then Islington
Simon Bravery
6 hours ago
I wonder if the See of Islington will be filled. I was under the impression that it was revived especially for + Thorpe.
Could someone enlighten me as to this persons credentials antecedents and especially any connections to HTB or Wimbledon and contacts with SMYT,H Pilavachi or connections with any historic cases within safeguarding or any other possible issues such as bullying or difficulties with staff. Some commentators and internal people in Australia have concerns.
Any information about postings before St Paul’s Shadwell or connections this person had to anyone linked to the Makin report would be vital information. It’s possible due diligence has not been done correctly on this appointment.
His first clerical appointment was as a curate at Holy Trinity Brompton from 1996 to 2005.
Then responsible for Shadwell from 2005 to 2015. Then Islington
I wonder if the See of Islington will be filled. I was under the impression that it was revived especially for + Thorpe.