Newcastle Synod meets to elect new Bishop

Posted on September 14, 2013 
Filed under Australia

Bishop Greg Thompson“The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle is today meeting to vote on a new bishop, after a previous vote failed to reach consensus. Five candidates, including a woman, nominated for the last vote in March, to replace the retired bishop Brian Farran. This time round the Northern Territory bishop Greg Thompson is the only candidate vying for the role. …”

– Report from ABC News.