On 27 May 2027, the Church of England issued the Press Release, reproduced below, following the conclusion of the Canterbury Vacancy in See process.
Diocese of Canterbury members of Canterbury CNC appointed
The Canterbury Diocesan representatives for the Canterbury Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) have been appointed today following the conclusion of the Canterbury Vacancy in See process.
The following representatives were elected by the Canterbury Vacancy in See Committee:
- The Revd Estella Last
- David Berry
- Sally-Ann Marks
This completes the membership of the CNC for the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Commission will convene for its first meeting this month, followed by at least two further meetings, with the announcement of the next Archbishop expected this autumn.
The full membership with biographies of the Canterbury CNC is here.
will these latest appointments help to guarantee that a woman is appointed for the first time to the See of Canterbury which predecessor Justin Welby saw as the most cherished goal of his primatial rule ?
We’ve no idea.