Bishop of Hereford announces retirement

The end of his public ministry shall be marked during a service inside Hereford Cathedral at 11am on 23rd November. He successor is yet to be decided.

Bishop Richard said: “I thank God daily for the privilege of being Bishop of Hereford.

 

“I love the people and the area, and I have wonderful colleagues. I shall be sad to leave the diocese, but that’s still nearly a year ahead!”

Bishop Richard moved in 2014 to the West Midlands from the North East of England, where he was formerly the suffragan bishop of Hull.

The Bishop of Hereford, the Rt Revd Richard Frith @rmcfrith has announced he’s to retire in the autumn.

We give thanks for his five years of ministry and ask for prayers for the diocese as we begin the process of appointing a successor.

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— Hereford Diocese (@HerefordDiocese) January 8, 2019

 

The Bishop of Ludlow Rt Revd Alistair Magowan said: “Bishop Richard has brought energy and vigour to leading the Diocese during his five years here in Hereford.

“It has been a privilege to be his colleague and I am grateful for the way he has allowed me to share with him in leadership.”

 

The diocese said: “He sought to empower church members in their roles and responsibilities through the development of lay ministry, local ministry development groups and greater community partnerships through the creative use of church buildings.”

Bishop Richard, who has four children and four stepchildren, is also a longstanding trustee of the Mission to Seafarers.

He describes himself as a fan of theatre and sport – particularly cricket.

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Rt Rev Richard Frith says he will retire this autumn after five years serving as the 105th Bishop of Hereford.