YORK: BREAKING NEWS...Synod Votes in Favor of Women Bishops

The votes were as follows:

         For  |  Against  |  Abstain
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Bishops  37   |    2      |    1
Clergy  162   |   25      |    4
Laity   152   |   45      |    5

Women Bishops: Statement from Forward in Faith

Forward in Faith thanks its members who serve in the Catholic Group in General Synod for their faithful witness, and for the hard work that has secured the provision that enables us to look to the future with confidence.

We note that resolutions under the 1993 Measure and Act of Synod remain in force. We are preparing advice for parishes on replacing them after November with new resolutions under the House of Bishops’ Declaration.

We welcome the statement issued today by the Council of Bishops of The Society:
http://www.sswsh.com/fullposts.php?id=117

X JONATHAN FULHAM
The Rt Revd Jonathan Baker
Bishop of Fulham
Chairman