Methodist Church congratulates Bishop Richard Moth on his appointment as new Archbishop of Westminster

The Methodist Church gives thanks for the ministry of His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols as Archbishop of Westminster, as he retires from this office, and congratulates Bishop Richard Moth on his appointment as the leader of Catholics in England and Wales.

The Catholic Bishop Richard Moss, sitting on a chair in a Cathedral.

Cardinal Nichols has given distinguished leadership over a lifetime of ministry, including 34 years as a bishop, and as Cardinal has guided the Catholic Church in England and Wales through some of the most challenging moments of modern times. As a President of Churches Together in England, he has borne witness to the unity of the Christian Church, and the fellowship among Christians that Methodists so celebrate.

We wish Cardinal Vincent every blessing in his retirement, and we pray for Bishop Richard Moth as he prepares to take up the mantle as Archbishop of Westminster in February. We give thanks for the warm friendship that Methodists share with Catholics across the Connexion, and join with our Catholic siblings in celebration at today’s news.