Wed, 17 Dec, 2014 - 12:26
The Church of England is appointing its first female bishop.
In a historic move ending centuries of all-male leadership in the Church, the Rev Libby Lane has been named as the new Bishop of Stockport.
CONNECT WITH US TODAY
Be the first to know the latest news and updates
CourtsHeathrowPlace: EnglandPlace: Stockport Town HallPlace: Church of EnglandPerson: RevPerson: Libby LanePerson: BishopPerson: prime ministerPerson: David CameronPerson: Archbishop of CanterburyPerson: Most RevPerson: Justin WelbyPerson: LanePerson: George LanePerson: CameronPerson: ArchbishopPerson: WelbyPerson: LibbyPerson: Robert AtwellPerson: Bishop of StockportPerson: Archbishop of York,Person: Dr John SentamuPerson: godPerson: Bishop of ChesterPerson: Right Rev Dr Peter ForsterPerson: Jesus ChristOrganisation: Church of EnglandOrganisation: Anglican Church
Latest
- Cork passenger on hantavirus-hit ship 'upbeat' and looking forward to getting home to Ireland
- Minute-by-minute live updates from Kerry v Cork in the Munster SFC final
- McMillan laments lack of 'starch' after Munster lose physical battle
- Top 14: Bordeaux fly without TMO, Dupont shines, O'Gara goes West

Check out our diverse library of newsletters and get the best of the Irish Examiner delivered straight to your inbox
Most Read
Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 10:00 PM
Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 11:00 PM



