The Church of England is also the mother church of the international Anglican Communion. Barbara Andrews, Suffragan to the Metropolitan, is effectively diocesan bishop of the Territory of the People Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia Wai Quayle (Te Pīhopa o Te Upoko o Te Ika, 2019-present) Victoria Matthews (Bishop of Christchurch, 2008-2018) The Archbishop of Canterbury is the most senior cleric, although the monarch is the supreme governor.

The active bishops of the Church of England are usually either diocesan bishops or suffragan bishops. The House of Bishops hold veto power in the General Synod along with the House of Clergy and the House of Laity. O God the protector of all who trust in you without whom nothing is strong nothing is holy: incre… The Church of England (C of E) is the established church of England.

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An example of this was when they vetoed a proposal allowing same-sex couples to receive blessings in Church of England parish churches. Leadership and governance Throughout the course of a year there are a number of meetings that bishops attend that help further the work of the Church of England.

The Church of England has carried out an investigation into a former Sussex bishop, the BBC has learnt. The House of Bishops also have distinct responsibilities in the General Synod. Welcome to the Church of England's official website.

This page lists Diocesan Bishops and Archbishops in the Church of England, the Church in Wales, the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Church of Ireland Contents 1 In the Church of England Image caption The bishop resigned in 1993 after receiving a police caution . The House of Bishops meets twice in between Synod sessions.