Cathedral service to install new Bishop of Truro

The Church of England's new leader in Cornwall will officially take up his post at a church service on Saturday.

Bishop David Williams will be installed during the service at Truro Cathedral at 11:00 BST.

The former Bishop of Basingstoke revealed the news of his appointment on an online service in December for more than 3,000 people, streamed from St Meriadoc School in Camborne.

He takes over from Hugh Nelson, who served as the Bishop of St Germans and Acting Diocesan Bishop after the departure of Philip Mounstephen in 2023.

He said: "My priority for the next 100 days is to get everywhere, to be known and know each community - to listen deeply.

"It’s a huge change. I was in Hampshire for 24 years, but, I have to say, ever since the interview, I’ve been overwhelmed by the kindness, welcome and quality of people I’ve met in Cornwall.

"It’s an extraordinary county and I’m really looking forward to being part of it.

"I hope that it is a kind journey and we bring the best out of each other."

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