Bishop of Ludlow to retire

The Bishop of Ludlow has confirmed he will retire at the end of April.

The Right Reverend Alistair Magowan's last official service will be on Easter Sunday, with a farewell in the cathedral planned for later in the month.

He said: “It is a privilege, joy and humbling experience to have worked with so many wonderful people and organisations across the whole diocese over the last 11 years. As bishop it has also been my privilege to ordain, baptise and confirm many people over the years, and a great joy to be involved in the appointment of nearly all of the clergy who currently serve the churches of the Ludlow Archdeaconry which covers parts of North Herefordshire and South Shropshire.”

Bishop Alastair has been a Suffragan Bishop and Archdeacon in the Diocese of Hereford since 2009.

A timetable for consultations and the appointment of Bishop Alistair’s successor as Bishop of Ludlow will be announced by the Diocese of Hereford in due course.