Southwark 'first' for new Archbishop

An early ‘first’ for the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams took place in Southwark Cathedral. On Friday, 7 March he consecrated the Rt Rev. Richard Inwood as Bishop of Bedford in the Diocese of St Albans.

This was Dr Williams’ first consecration following his enthronement but since the consecration of Bishops in the Province of Canterbury often take place at Southwark, the Cathedral will no doubt be seeing more of him.

Forward in Faith

Members of Southwark Forward in Faith gathered at the Cathedral in February for Mass and to hear the Rt Rev. Richard Llewellin, Bishop at Lambeth, speak on "A place at the table?: The future for Traditionalists in the Anglican Communion".

The Southwark Assembly meets twice a year bringing laity and clergy together. Forward in Faith clergy also meet as the Southwark Chapter on a regular basis for fellowship and to discuss issues of pastoral and ecclesial interest.

Photograph: Bishop Richard Llewellin addresses the Southwark Forward in Faith Assembly in the Cathedral Library.