The Consecration of the new Bishop of Burnley
Rt Rev. Dr Joe Kennedy is now the twelfth Bishop of Burnley and joins the existing episcopal team in the Diocese; working alongside Bishop Philip and Bishop Jill, writes Ronnie Semley, Diocesan Communications Manager.
The service itself featured a series of impressive flourishes steeped in history and culminated in the laying on of hands by the Archbishop while Bishop Joe was surrounded by fellow Bishops during The Ordination Prayer.
This was followed by a wonderful release of joy as the Archbishop invited the congregation to welcome Bishop Joe and extended applause echoed around the ancient stones of the Minster.
- A livestream recording of the full service remains available to watch any time on the York Minster YouTube channel and via their website here. The full Order of Service, to follow along with proceedings, can be found here.
- On our own YouTube channel, you can view a service highlights video here
Looking forward to beginning his ministry, Bishop Joe commented: “We are all called by God to experience the joy and adventure of ministering to others in Jesus’ name. Please pray for me now as I set out on this new adventure and know that I will be praying for you.”