Archbishop gives New York lecture.THE Archbishop of Wales will be installed in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of cathedral this week and will deliver the annual Hobart Lecture. Dr Barry Morgan Dr Barry Morgan, Archbishop of Wales (born 1947), has been the leader of the Church in Wales since 2003. Archbishop Morgan was born in Neath, and studied at University College, London, and Selwyn College, Cambridge. will be installed on the International Throne in the Cathedral of St John the Divine in a service tomorrow. He will then give the address on pastoral ministry. The Cathedral of St John designated one of its thrones as an international chair as a way of honouring visiting church leaders. The Hobart Lecture is an annual address that acknowledges and encourages pastoral ministry. It is named after the third bishop of New York, John Henry Hobart John Henry Hobart (September 14, 1775 - September 12, 1830), was the third Episcopal bishop of New York (1816-1830) He vigorously promoted the extension of the Episcopal Church in Central and Western New York. . The Bishop of New York, Rt Rev Mark Sisk, said: "We look forward enormously to welcoming Dr Morgan to New York. He is a splendid speaker and an outstanding model of pastoral depth and leadership. His lecture will, undoubtedly, be one of the highlights of our year." CAPTION(S): Archbishop of Wales Dr Barry Morgan |
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