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Archbishop of Wales Steps Down as Regulators Probe Bangor Cathedral

His retirement opens the way for regulatory scrutiny following reports of misconduct alongside governance failures

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The Most Rev Andrew John said: “I recognise I ought to have done more to ensure such failings did not occur”
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Overview

  • Andrew John announced on June 27 that he will retire immediately as Archbishop and will remain Bishop of Bangor until August 31, ending a tenure that began in 2008
  • The Charity Commission has launched a regulatory compliance case after receiving six serious incident reports over the past 18 months on safeguarding and financial issues
  • A ThirtyOne:Eight safeguarding review detailed excessive drinking, blurred sexual boundaries, bullying and inappropriate conduct among cathedral clergy and volunteers
  • The Church in Wales has set up a local task group and an external oversight board to implement review recommendations and strengthen safeguarding and financial controls over the next year
  • Earlier this week Andrew John issued an unreserved apology taking full responsibility for leadership failings despite facing no personal misconduct allegations