The resolution included a resolve that the bishops of the Anglican Communion will commit themselves, and will give leadership in their diocese, to ensure that the church is a safe, healthy, and spiritually enriching community for children and young people. The Province's newest Bishop For 10 years Bishop John was Dean of the Cathedral of St Michael and All Angels in Eshowe. The thought had occurred to him that he might be nearing the end of his term of office but hardly that his status would be elevated to that of Bishop of the Island of Saint Helena. I'm going on a blind date. He will be travelling on board the mailship which leaves in September hence the delay in donning his mitre.
Ships are few and far between and the waiting period is usually five months.
As Bishop of St Helena he is the second highest official after the Governor but the honour and dignity accorded him has a distinct disadvantage, as none may leave a function before the bishop departs and Bishop John it seems would be reluctant to leave any function whilst the party is in progress. This interview was conducted on Campus in the pub of the Students Union Building. The diocese The Diocese of St. Helena consists of the Atlantic Islands of St Helena and Ascension. Some 1950km from the West Coast of Africa, there is no airport on St Helena which can only be reached by a 5 day sea voyage from Cape Town on the RMS St Helena, which travels between Cape Town, Jamestown and Cardiff. St Helena is a picturesque island of 122 sq km in area, with sheer barren cliffs dramatically rising out of the sea.