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| Joanna Penberthy, the first woman Bishop to be consecrated by the Church of Wales, with archbishop Barry Morgan. Source: WalesOnline |
Joanna Penberthy, the first woman to be appointed bishop in the Church in Wales, finds herself listed among some 'Incredible female icons through the ages' for being just that, the first woman to be appointed bishop in the Church in Wales.
Passed off by archbishop Barry Morgan as 'the best person to be a bishop', the achievement was his rather than hers.
Sandwiched between former World, Commonwealth and Olympic champion, Nicole Cooke MBE and Jess Fishlock MBE, a Welsh women's footballer who was the first Welsh player to earn 100 caps for the national team, the bishop of St Davids looks somewhat short of personal achievements by comparison with the 'incredible' female icons listed.
In response to her listing bishop Penberthy said, "God calls all of us to his ministry in a way which fits our own particular gifts and talents."
They must be hidden under a bushel!
