Bishop of Lincoln resigns
September 21, 2026 The Rt Rev Stephen Conway has resigned as Bishop of Lincoln. The See will become vacant on October 1. Bishop Nick Chamberlain will continue as Acting Bishop of Lincoln. A Crown Nominations Commission will be convened in due course to discern the next Bishop of
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