UNITED KINGDOM
Goucester Citizen
Former Bishop of Gloucester the Right Reverend Michael Perham can return to ministry in his retirement and bid a proper farewell to the city after a Church of England review into him was concluded.
Mr Perham stepped aside from his duties in Gloucester Diocese last July when an allegation of indecent assault was made against him from the 1980s. Police investigated and took no further action, at which point the Church of England launched its own review in accordance with its normal policy.
It has concluded that Mr Perham can take up Ministry with the church in his retirement.
Mr Perham said: “I am glad that the church process has concluded and that the outcome is clear and decisive.
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