Excerpts from Anglican Taonga + Photo: Kris Singh

Congratulations to Bishop Justin Duckworth who was received with acclamation as Archbishop by General Synod in May 2024 after Tikanga Pākehā presented him as their newly-elected Senior Bishop of the New Zealand Dioceses. Once installed Archbishop Justin will become one of the three Archbishops and Primates of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand, and Polynesia.

Archbishop Justin Duckworth (56) has served as Bishop of Wellington since 2012, leading the diocese to deepen its culture of missional discipleship across all aspects of diocesan life. He is excited about building up the life of the wider Anglican Church.

"I'm looking forward to the privilege of serving across the Church, particularly in the three Tikanga space. I think what excites me is the potential in the breadth of the Church and the diverse gifts that we bring and working together to enhance those gifts."

"I believe passionately that God through his Church can make a profound difference, locally, provincially and to the world. And I think that difference is essential, now more than at any other time I’ve been alive."

Archbishop Don and Archbishop Justin both took a moment this evening to acknowledge Archbishop Philip Richardson, Belinda and their family.

"Archbishop Philip has been an incredible servant of God and this Church and I want to acknowledge his leadership and ministry." said Archbishop Don.

Archbishop Justin Duckworth will continue to serve as Bishop of Wellington based in Whanganui and alongside Assistant Bishop Anashuya Fletcher in Wellington.

Please read the full article in Anglican Taonga.