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There is much to absorb in the Monmouth Enquiry Report: Report from the Review Panel.pdf
First things first.
In a Statement following the publication of the Report, the current bishop of Monmouth, Cherry Vann, writes:
"I am particularly pleased that the Report exonerates the current Archdeacon of Newport, Jonathan Williams, and the former Dean, Lister Tonge and the former Archdeacon of Monmouth, Ambrose Mason. I want to pay tribute to them and to the office staff, clergy and people of the diocese who continued faithfully with the work of Church whilst feeling left bereft and abandoned."
From the Church in Wales Monmouth Enquiry and Review Report: An Overview:
"The role of the Senior Diocesan Team. The Reviewers describe in detail the role played by three senior colleagues of the bishop. They conclude that throughout the investigatory period and immediate aftermath, they acted in good faith and responded properly to their concerns about and for the bishop. Their concerns were considered to have been well founded and they acted professionally in the way they reported these concerns. Moreover, throughout difficult investigations they maintained the confidentiality required of them and participated in good faith in the processes established, trusting that these processes were adequate and appropriate. This was particularly commendable when their reputations were being traduced and rumours circulated that the bishop’s absence was due to a breakdown in relationships between him and his senior team. These rumours included the belief that the senior team were looking for a way to oust him. The Reviewers do not believe that this was the case and were impressed that they have said so little publicly and have stoically borne false accusations."
Postscripts
[14.12.2021]
South Wales Argus report.
Church Times: "Review lists catalogue of errors in Monmouth and the Church in Wales."
[15.12.2021]
Western Mail (Pressreader), Martin Shipton: CHURCH IN WALES CULTURE CHANGE URGED
[21.12.2021]
Western Mail (Pressreader), Martin Shipton: Worshippers urge inquiry on leadership
[24.12.2021]
The bishop of Monmouth, Cherry Vann, addresses The Monmouth Enquiry and Review Report in her Christmas message 2021 on YouTube starting at position 2.35.
