Iowans Welcome New Brechin Bishop, Reaffirm Companionship with Brechin and Swaziland

The following resolution was passed at diocesan convention in November.

Whereas The Diocese of Brechin in the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Iowa have enjoyed a long companionship, and

Whereas, the Diocese of Brechin did, on October 8, 2005, consecrate a new Bishop in the person of the Rt. Rev. John Mantle, and

Whereas, our Bishop Alan Scarfe and our Companion Bishop Meshack Mabuza did participate in this consecration, and

Whereas, the Diocese of Brechin has reaffirmed its intention to continue its Companionship with the Dioceses of Iowa and Swaziland,

Therefore be it resolved that this 153rd Convention of the Diocese of Iowa does officially welcome Bishop Mantle as the leader of our Companion Diocese, and

Be it further resolved that the Diocese of Iowa reaffirms its commitment to continued companionship with the Dioceses of Brechin and Swaziland.

Submitted by OWOC.

PHOTOS: From the consecration of the Rt. Rev. John Mantle, Bishop of Brechin, Scotland, October 8, 2005