BISHOP FRANK TO MOVE NORTH

The Suffragan Bishop of Brixworth, the Rt Revd Frank White, has been appointed Assistant Bishop in the Newcastle Diocese. He will take up his new appointment in late November, and expects to finish his ministry in Peterborough Diocese at the end of September. 

Bishop of Peterborough, the Rt Revd Donald Allister said, “In the relatively short time that I have been here Frank has become a trustworthy guide, a loyal support and good friend to me. I’m glad he has a few months more here, but I shall miss him very much indeed. 

“When Frank told me some time ago that he had been approached about this job two things were absolutely clear to me. First, that Peterborough and I might be about to lose a wonderful friend and bishop. Second, that moving to Newcastle could be exactly right for Frank and Alison.”   

Looking ahead to the future, Bishop Frank said, “I have been looking forward greatly to working with Bishop Donald in Peterborough Diocese and wasn’t expecting to move  – and certainly not so soon after his arrival – but when the approach was made to me I became convinced that this was a call from God.”  

It will be something of a homecoming for Bishop Frank, who hails from the north east. The Newcastle Diocese will also be seeking a suitable appointment for Alison White in the coming months. 

Details of farewell events for Bishop Frank and Alison will be circulated in the summer. 

Fuller information and additional statements from both bishops and the Bishop of Newcastle can be found on the diocesan website: click on this link: http://www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/downloads/press_bishopfrank.pdf