Bishop of Ballarat resigns
Posted on June 21, 2010
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“Shock and relief have rippled through the south-west Anglican community in the wake of Ballarat bishop Michael Hough’s decision to step down.
His departure follows months of speculation and was announced at a synod in Portland by Melbourne assistant bishop and acting Ballarat vicar-general Philip Huggins.
It will take effect on December 20, with a 12-member committee elected over the weekend to find his replacement…”
– Report from the Warrnambool Standard. (Image: Diocese of Ballarat.)