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New bishop of Lynn, the Ven Dr Jane Steen.
- Credit: Sonya Duncan
Norfolk s first woman bishop has said its an enormous privilege to be carrying the torch for a more diverse church following the historic announcement.
The new bishop, who has previously lived in Cambridge, said she had no thought of ever working in Norfolk but that the appointment made her heart sing and was purely serendipity , adding that she looked forward to listening and learning from local communities and clergy.
New bishop of Lynn, the Ven Dr Jane Steen.
- Credit: Sonya Duncan
Dr Steen, who was among the first group of people studying for the ministry where women could be ordained a priest, said she was overwhelmed by the appointment, and that other women clergy and lay women were really encouraged .