UNITED KINGDOM
Gloucestershire Echo
The Diocese of Gloucester is remaining tight-lipped over Bishop Michael Perham’s sudden decision to step down.
On Saturday the Diocese announced that the Bishop of Gloucester, who was due to retire in November, would “step back” from his duties with immediate effect.
The Diocese cited “personal reasons”, but would not elaborate further.
The Echo has contacted the Diocese again today to ask for clarification on what the personal reasons are, but it has refused to answer.
There has been speculation on social media on what could have happened to cause the Bishop to suddenly stand down on the weekend of the First World War centenary services.
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