UNITED KINGDOM
Channel Online
Later today (Fri), the Jersey’s recently ‘exonerated’ Dean, will meet with the Bishops of Dover and Basingstoke.
The two Bishops are in Jersey to get a better understanding of the complaint procedures.
The trip was initiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Today they will meet with Jersey’s Chief Minister, Ian Gorst.
Both are on a pastoral visit organised by the Bishop of Winchester. The Bishops are staying at the Government House.
Their plan is to ease tensions within the church following months of disruption among church-goers.
The visit follows the suspension of Jersey’s Dean earlier this year, for failing to properly handle an allegation of abuse.
The Bishops’ visit was first outlined in a statement by the Bishop of Winchester on 22 November, in which he also said he would not be taking disciplinary action against any member of the clergy in Jersey. He also said he would not be publishing the Steel report.
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