A message from The Dean of Derby who welcomes the appointment of our new Archbishop

A message from The Dean of Derby who welcomes the appointment of our new Archbishop and says: 

‘I am delighted that Bishop of London, the Rt Rev’d Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the next archbishop of Canterbury. This is an historic moment as the post of archbishop is to be filled by the first female in that role. On behalf of us all here at Derby Cathedral I send our congratulations to Bishop Sarah on her appointment. As a Cathedral and Diocese in the Southern Province of the Church of England we have a particular relationship with our Archbishop and we pray for Bishop Sarah as she prepares to become Archbishop next year. 

I echo Bishop Libby’s words when she said: ‘I am grateful for all the gifts and experiences Bishop Sarah brings from her work before ordination as Chief Nursing Officer, and the rich episcopal ministry she has offered both in the Diocese of Exeter and latterly serving with humility and courage the diverse communities that make up the Diocese of London. She will be a huge blessing to the wider Church and the nation as our next Archbishop.

The full statement by the Bishop of Derby is found by clicking on this link: Bishop Libby responds to announcement of new Archbishop of Canterbury – Diocese of Derby

Please join with me in offering the following prayer for Archbishop of Canterbury-designate: 

Almighty and everlasting God, 

The only worker of great marvels, 

Send down upon your servant Sarah, 

Called to be Archbishop of Canterbury, 

And all who are committed to her care, 

The spirit of your saving grace, 

And that they may truly please you, 

Pour upon them the continual dew of your blessing, 

Grant this, O Lord, 

For the honour of our advocate and mediator, 

Jesus Christ. 

Amen.