UNITED KINGDOM
Gloucestershire Echo
The Bishop of Gloucester has announced he will stand down from his role with immediate effect.
The Rt Revd Michael Perham has cited “personal reasons” prompting the fast-forwarding of his exit from the Church of England – he was due to retire in November after 10 years of service.
He was due to retire to Wells and announced earlier this year that he would also step down from his position in the House of Lords.
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