New bishop looks forward to meeting communities

The 114th bishop of Worcester has begun his ministry, following a service at Worcester Cathedral.

Bishop Hugh Nelson said he was "looking forward to getting out and about, visiting churches, schools and communities".

He had previously served the St Germans in the Diocese of Truro, Cornwall, where he had been since 2020.

He said it was an "exciting time" to be joining the diocese, which also serves the Dudley area and parts of north Gloucestershire, south east Wolverhampton and Sandwell.

The service at the cathedral on Saturday was described as a "celebration of the life of the diocese," with the involvement of people of all ages, from a range of churches.

In the ceremony, Nelson was officially installed in his cathedral seat and prayers were said for him.

He was chosen for the role last July and was officially appointed at a service in London in November.

He was ordained in 2008 and started as a curate in Kent, in the Diocese of Canterbury.

As well as being bishop of Worcester, he is also bishop to the Armed Forces.

He replaces Dr John Inge, who retired as the bishop in October, after serving in the role for 16 years.

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