London (Special To Zennie62Media, ZennieReport.com) – The King of England reports that he has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend Deborah Sellin, Suffragan Bishop of Southampton, for election as Bishop of Peterborough, in succession to The Right Reverend Donald Allister, following his retirement.
Deborah Sellin Background
The Right Reverend Deborah Sellin was educated at St Andrew’s University and trained for ministry on the Southern Theological Education and Training Scheme. She served her title at St Saviour’s, Guildford, and was ordained Priest in 2008.
Ordained Ministry Of Deborah Sellin
According to The King of England and other sources, The Right Reverend Deborah Sellin was ordained as a deacon at Petertide July 1, 2007, ordained as a priest at the Petertide following June 28th, 2008 – both times by Christopher Hill, Bishop of Guildford, at Guildford Cathedral – and served all her parish ministry in the Diocese of Guildford. Deborah Sellin was a Non-Stipendiary Minister at St Saviour, Guildford, from 2007 to 2010, then Vicar of Wonersh from 2010 to 2019 and also Area Dean of Cranleigh from 2015 to 2019. In 2018 The Right Reverend Sellin was made an Honorary Canon of Guildford Cathedral.
Episcopal Ministry Of Deborah Sellin
In April 2019, it was announced that The Right Reverend Sellin would be the next Bishop of Southampton; she legally took up her role on 3 July 2019, the day of her consecration by Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, St Paul’s Cathedral.
On May 20th, 2021 it was reported that Tim Dakin, Bishop of Winchester, had “stepped back” as diocesan bishop for six weeks, in light of the threat of a diocesan synod motion of no confidence in his leadership. David Williams, Bishop of Basingstoke, the other suffragan bishop, also “stepped back” (he was said to be in sympathy with the protesters) and Sellin served as acting diocesan bishop.
The “stepping back” was later extended and on July 16th Dakin announced that he would retire in February 2022. The Right Reverend Sellin continued serving as diocesan bishop. On January 11ith 2022 the Archbishop of Canterbury announced that Sellin would continue as acting diocesan bishop during the vacancy following Dakin’s formal retirement on February 6th, 2022.
Sellin Appointment As Bishop of Peterborough
On September 28th 2023 Deborah Sellin was announced as the next Bishop of Peterborough by The King of England. The question is what does The Bishop of Peterborough do?
According to The Diocese of Peterborough, The Bishop of Peterborough leads the diocese in its work to bring all people to know Jesus. The Bishop of Peterborough is also a focus for unity in the diocese. As bishop The Bishop of Peterborough ordains new clergy each year and is responsible for appointing clergy to the diocese and caring for and supporting those who serve here. She takes services throughout the diocese, including confirmations.
The Bishop of Peterborough is assisted by her senior staff, called the Bishop’s Management Group (BMG), which includes the suffragan bishop, the dean, the diocesan secretary, the two archdeacons, her chaplain, her PA, and the adviser for women’s ministry. Along with 25 other bishops The Bishop of Peterborough is a member of the House of Lords. As a diocesan bishop she also holds national responsibilities.