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A sabbatical for Bishop Martin

Head and shoulders picture of Bishop MartinBishop Martin has a three month sabbatical coming up, and so will not be in the office from 7 April until 8 July.

His colleague Helen Shakespeare will monitor emails during that time, and seek to answer any queries. Do contact her directly if you need do: hshakespeare@cofe-worcester.org.uk 

Any matters that would normally have gone to Bishop Martin during this time can of course go to Bishop Hugh. Bishop.worcester@cofe-worcester.org.uk

Bishop Martin writes:

"As I enter my seventh year as Bishop of Dudley, and thirty-eighth as a priest, I am very much looking forward to this sabbath time of rest, reflection and renewal that feels a real gift from God, as well as from Bishop Hugh!"

Published: 21st March 2026
Page last updated: Saturday 21st March 2026 8:00 AM

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