I had the privilege of documenting the official announcement of the new Bishop of Sheffield today. The day began at the inspiring Archer Project with the a press conference, following the official announcement on the Downing Street website. The day then included a visit to the Sheffield Diocesan offices, a trip to a local Doncaster school to chat with pupils and then the official day ending with Evensong at Sheffield Cathedral.

Quite a long day for the new bishop. I wondered if he was naturally extrovert. He greeted and chatted with so many people over the course of the day never seeing to tire but rather coming across as genuinely warm and interested in everyone he met. He has some interesting links with the region not least a grandfather who played for Doncaster Rovers! He’ll start his new role officially later in the year.