New Bishop of Exeter Announced
We are thrilled to be able to confirm that the new Bishop of Exeter will be the Rt. Revd Dr Mike Harrison. Downing Street made the announcement this morning, after the appointment was approved by the King. Commenting on the appointment, The Very Revd Jonathan Greener, Dean of Exeter, said:
“Here at Exeter Cathedral we are excited to have learned today that Bishop Mike Harrison is to be the next Bishop of Exeter. Coming from the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, where he is currently Suffragan Bishop of Dunwich, Bishop Mike brings a great deal of episcopal experience to the role – which will prove invaluable as he prepares to lead our diocese along the next phase of its pilgrim path.
“We shall be delighted to welcome him to the Cathedral, where he will in due course be installed into our amazing 14th century Bishop’s throne; and we much look forward to working with him to serve the people of our county and diocese in the coming months and years.
“We would like also to put on record our gratitude to Bishop Jackie, the Acting Bishop of Exeter, for working so hard during the vacancy to oversee and guide our diocese, and offer so much encouragement to us here at Exeter Cathedral.”
Bishop Mike will be joining us for Choral Evensong at the Cathedral this evening, when his appointment will be officially announced.