Andrew Deuchar suspended: CEN 3.28.08 p 8. March 31, 2008
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The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey’s Secretary for Anglican Communion Affairs has been suspended by the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham from his priestly ministry after admitting to “inappropriate conduct”.
The Rev. Canon Andrew Deuchar was priest in charge of the Nottingham city parishes of All Saints, St Mary’s and St. Peter’s, and was instrumental in bringing the 2005 meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council to Nottingham. In a statement released last week, Bishop George Cassidy said Canon Deuchar had “agreed to resign” his cure “following a disciplinary procedure as a result of having admitted inappropriate conduct towards a woman.”
“He has also agreed to two years prohibition, that is two years away from active ordained ministry in the Church of England.”
The suspension took effect on Good Friday following a three month investigation under the Clergy Disciplinary Measure.
A former diplomat, Canon Deuchar was Lord Carey’s Secretary for Anglican Communion Affairs from 1994-2000 and played a major role in the inner workings of the Anglican Communion.
A Chaplain to the Queen, Canon Deuchar has also resigned that post in the wake of his suspension, according to a report published by The Times.
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