The Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster announced today that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Fr John Sherrington, 53, as a new Auxiliary Bishop for Westminster. Bishop-elect Sherrington is an ethicist, who has lectured on Moral Theology both at St John's Seminary, Wonersh, and All Hallows College, Dublin. He is currently the parish priest of Good Shepherd parish, Nottingham. His Episcopal Ordination will take place on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 14 September, at Westminster Cathedral.According to the RCDOW press release:
He added: “I hope that I can help people to know more deeply that they are loved by God, who calls them in their hearts to serve others. I would like to communicate the hope of the Gospel to those in distress and need.”
“I look forward to working in the Diocese of Westminster. I will miss Bishop Malcolm and the priests of Nottingham as well as my parish, and the people who have cared for me, loved me and supported me in my priestly ministry. I look forward to working with Archbishop Vincent, his auxiliaries, Bishops Alan and John, the priests and people in the Diocese.”
Reflecting on the appointment of a new Auxiliary for his Diocese, Archbishop Vincent Nichols, said: “I am very grateful to the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, for appointing Fr John Sherrington as Auxiliary Bishop to this Diocese of Westminster. Bishop-elect Sherrington is a priest of wide experience, fine abilities and a generous, graceful nature. I welcome him most warmly as will every member of this Diocese. He will also be a much-valued member of the Bishops' Conference. I thank the Diocese of Nottingham and I am sure that its people and priests will continue to support him with their prayers.”
In addition to various diocesan curial responsibilities, Fr Sherrington has also assisted the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales on ethical issues and was a part of the working party for the Bishops’ Conference document ‘Cherishing Life’ (2005).Bishop-elect Sherrington said: “I feel very humble at being appointed Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Westminster. I feel an excitement about the opportunity and a fear of what is expected. I know that I will need to rely on God’s grace more deeply than ever before and to cultivate my life of prayer. I will use my gifts to the full and to the best of my ability.”
After a degree in Mathematics from Cambridge University and two years working for Arthur Andersen Management Consultants London, Fr Sherrington was accepted by Bishop McGuinness for the Nottingham Diocese and joined seminary at All Hallows in Dublin. He later gained an STL in Moral Theology from the Gregorian University in Rome and lectured in moral theology at All Hallows in Dublin and then at St John’s Seminary in Wonersh, Guildford.
He added: “I hope that I can help people to know more deeply that they are loved by God, who calls them in their hearts to serve others. I would like to communicate the hope of the Gospel to those in distress and need.”
“I look forward to working in the Diocese of Westminster. I will miss Bishop Malcolm and the priests of Nottingham as well as my parish, and the people who have cared for me, loved me and supported me in my priestly ministry. I look forward to working with Archbishop Vincent, his auxiliaries, Bishops Alan and John, the priests and people in the Diocese.”
Reflecting on the appointment of a new Auxiliary for his Diocese, Archbishop Vincent Nichols, said: “I am very grateful to the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, for appointing Fr John Sherrington as Auxiliary Bishop to this Diocese of Westminster. Bishop-elect Sherrington is a priest of wide experience, fine abilities and a generous, graceful nature. I welcome him most warmly as will every member of this Diocese. He will also be a much-valued member of the Bishops' Conference. I thank the Diocese of Nottingham and I am sure that its people and priests will continue to support him with their prayers.”
Bishop-elect Sherrington will have pastoral responsibility for Hertfordshire, the area that was covered by Archbishop George Stack, before his appointment to Cardiff. For more information on John Sherrington, please see the RCDOW website.
[Image: Bishop-elect Sherrington; source: RCDOW, see above]
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